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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

(Christian Surtz /The Daily Northwestern) Mayoral candidate Gary Gaspard formally kicks off his campaign at Curts Cafe, 2922 Central St., on Sunday. Gaspard pledged to pursue a local income tax for high-level incomes at the event.

Gaspard kicks off mayoral campaign over a month before primary

January 23, 2017

Former Evanston Township supervisor Gary Gaspard said he would pursue a local income tax for high-level incomes at his campaign kick-off event on Sunday. Gaspard shared his campaign platform in front...

Chicago Teachers Union, Fight For 15 to participate in Chicago strike Friday

April 1, 2016

As Illinois enters its 10th month without a budget, the Chicago Teachers Union and Fight For 15 Chicago workers, among other labor organizations, will join forces Friday in a citywide “Day of Action,"...

Evanston Police Department is planning to introduce a new diversity training curriculum for its officers with a focus on specific community needs. The year-long program will debut this spring.

Evanston police plan community-specific diversity training for officers

November 22, 2015

Evanston Police Department is developing a new curriculum for its diversity and inclusion program amid continuing tensions between police forces and their communities nationwide. Gov. Bruce Rauner...

With Evanstons new ordinance, there are five lots viable for gun ranges to open their business in the city with a special-use permit. Aldermen passed the ordinance at Mondays City Council meeting.

City Council restricts zoning for gun ranges in Evanston

June 23, 2015

Aldermen voted unanimously Monday to limit the areas in Evanston where gun ranges can set up shop, leaving five lots in the city as viable areas for a business to allow shooting instruction or practice. The...

Local professor Joan Marie Johnson speaks to Evanston residents about perspectives not included in the bestselling novel “The Help.” The history professor talked about black female activists, including Rosa Parks and and Septima Clark.

History professor discusses missing perspectives in ‘The Help’

November 9, 2014

A history professor spoke to more than 30 people at the Evanston Public Library on Sunday about the experiences and perspectives author Kathryn Stockett left out of her bestselling novel "The Help." Joan...

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