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

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

The Daily Northwestern

Evanston residents and Northwestern residents protested calling for a community benefits agreement in September.

Student organizations talk NU community benefits agreement for the Ryan Field rebuild

November 13, 2023

After months of contentious talks, protests and votes, City Council is finally set to vote on two ordinances Monday: one that rezones Ryan Field to allow for public-facing concerts and another for the...

Mayor Daniel Biss stands behind a podium and speaks into a microphone.

Mayor Biss releases statement on Israel-Hamas war

October 12, 2023

In a statement released Thursday, Mayor Daniel Biss shared his shock and sorrow through the past five days of the Israel-Hamas war. The mayor said he was “heartbroken” upon hearing that two Evanston...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center is shown from the front, with snow and tall grass in the foreground of the photo.

City Council approves John Fournier as city manager

May 24, 2022

City Council and Mayor Daniel Biss voted 9-1 on Monday to appoint John Fournier as Evanston’s next city manager following a three-month search process at Monday’s meeting, amid backlash from residents....

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Fire Apparatus Operator Bob Byrne retires after more than 20 years of service

May 15, 2022

Evanston Fire Department Fire Apparatus Operator Robert Byrne retired Saturday after more than 20 years of service.  Beginning his career in Evanston in September 2001 as a firefighter and paramedic,...

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Evanston secures $500,000 in federal funds to expand solar power in low-income households

April 4, 2022

Evanston has secured $500,000 from federal funds to expand access to solar power in the city’s low-income households, the city announced Monday.  The funds come from the $211 million allocated for...

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