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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Cook County Commissioners propose 3 percent cannabis sales tax in wake of legalization

January 9, 2020

The Cook County Board of Commissioners proposed a three percent cannabis sales tax at a Dec. 19 meeting, the highest a state can tax. The tax would be in addition to local sales tax and a 20 to 30...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz. He will be leaving Evanston after 10 years to start as the city administrator of Issaquah, Washington.

After 10 years in Evanston, city manager trades Great Lakes for West Coast

September 22, 2019

After a decade in Evanston, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz heading to Issaquah, Washington, where he will start as the new city administrator at the end of the month. To honor the occasion, city and...

A funeral procession for Constance Lorraine Hairston Morton outside Alice Millar Chapel on Saturday. Hundreds turned out to honor the legacy of a woman who built strong relationships and broke down racial barriers.

Hundreds celebrate Lorraine Morton, who broke down racial barriers, offered wisdom to many

September 24, 2018

Hundreds gathered in Alice Millar Chapel Saturday to remember the life of Constance Lorraine Hairston Morton, Evanston’s first African-American mayor, who to many was a teacher, mentor and friend. The...

Dave Davis.

University names new director for community relations

August 1, 2018

Dave Davis will serve as the new executive director for neighborhood and community relations, the University announced in a Wednesday news release. Davis, who currently works in the Northwestern government...

Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks during a Thursday event at Rotary International, 1560 Sherman Ave. Hagerty reiterated the city’s commitment to sustainability efforts.

Hagerty talks climate change, sustainability at Rotary International headquarters

April 20, 2018

Cities must take climate change prevention into their own hands in the face of a skeptical administration, climate change expert Kathleen Biggins said during a speech Thursday. She addressed a crowd...

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