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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) is seated at the City Council dais.

City Council sells 9th Ward lot to ETHS, drawing criticism from neighbors

April 15, 2025

City Council voted 8-1 to sell a 9th Ward lot to Evanston Township High School for the construction of an affordable housing unit Monday.  The decision ignited public outcry in the newly dedicated...

A person in a red cloak holds a sign.

Recaptured: “Hands Off!” demonstrations, NU Dance Marathon and spring sports wins

April 11, 2025

Welcome to Recaptured — a weekly roundup of The Daily’s photojournalism, featuring our reporters’ most memorable moments.     Email: [email protected]   Related...

A man cuts a ribbon with large scissors in front of a group of people.

City dedicates newly-operational Lorraine H. Morton City Hall

April 7, 2025

City officials and local organizers gathered to dedicate the newly-opened Lorraine H. Morton City Hall on Monday morning. The city completed its move to the building April 1, and the first City Council...

City Council voted 8-1 against returning city hall to Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in favor of finding a permanent location downtown.

City Council votes to close door on returning to Civic Center

March 11, 2025

Closing out months of debate and decades of occupancy, City Council voted 8-1 Monday to remove the possibility of returning city operations to the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The city is currently...

Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) initially raised the issue after City Engineer Lara Biggs presented 20-year total cost options for the future of city operations from a relocation feasibility study.

Council moves to further discussion on future of Civic Center, City Hall

February 12, 2025

Instead of moving forward with potentially exorbitant changes, City Council voted 7-1 to advance dialogue about eliminating the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center as an option for future city operations Monday.  The...

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