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

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City Council indicates support for migrant shelter — but not downtown

April 9, 2024

Responding to a regional call for migrant housing, City Council signaled it would support opening a home for asylum-seekers in Evanston — but also appeared hesitant toward renovating a vacant downtown...

Cars drive through a quiet street in downtown Evanston.

Evanston 2024 proposed city budget sees $51.8 million increase from 2023

October 11, 2023

The City of Evanston has released its proposed 2024 Budget, totaling $449,008,728 — a $51.8 million increase from the city’s 2023 budget, according to a Wednesday press release.  The city made...

Ernestine (Kate Fry) and her son Billy (Samuel B. Jackson) share a tender moment during Northlight Theatre’s production of “Birthday Candles.”

‘Birthday Candles’ creates something sweet at Northlight Theatre

October 1, 2023

One cup of butter, half a cup of sugar, two eggs, two teaspoons of vanilla extract, two cups of flour. This recipe ― pinned to a bulletin board ― is the first thing the audience sees when walking into...

Theaters in the Evanston and Chicago area make up a vibrant theater scene for audiences to enjoy.

A guide to theater in Evanston and Chicago

September 19, 2023

New York isn’t the only city with a vibrant musical theater scene. Those looking to get their theater fix don’t need to make their way all the way to the Big Apple to catch a show. Look no further...

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Here’s how Evanston has allocated $42 million of its ARPA funding over the last two years

March 1, 2023

President Joe Biden and Congress enacted the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to address the national health, economic and social consequences of COVID-19. The law set aside $350 billion to create Coronavirus...

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