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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


Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons participated in a conversation surrounding racial healing and reparations on Tuesday.

Homeownership assistance reparations program continues to take shape

December 23, 2020

Reparations subcommittee members met virtually Friday to continue developing a Restorative Housing Reparations program, the first facet of the city’s reparations initiative. As part of the city’s...

The three Evanston mayoral candidates faced off in a virtual debate Tuesday night. Daniel Biss, who has secured endorsements from seven of nine City Council members, defended his record as a state legislator.

A comprehensive list of all the candidates for Evanston’s 2021 municipal elections

November 18, 2020

The filing period for Evanston’s 2021 municipal elections opened on Monday, Nov. 16 and continues through Monday, Nov. 23. Candidates can file to run for any of the nine aldermanic slots, as well as...

City residents objected to a 4.9% tax increase during a recession at Monday’s City Council meeting

City looks to raise property taxes by 4.9 percent, residents object

November 10, 2020

Evanston residents expressed dismay with a proposed 4.9 percent property tax increase for the 2021 fiscal year during a Monday City Council meeting, citing the impact of the pandemic-based recession on...

City Council introduced the final version of the 2021 budget for adoption at the next council meeting on Nov. 23.

City Council introduces 2021 budget for adoption on Nov. 23

November 10, 2020

City Council moved to introduce the final version of the 2021 budget for adoption on Nov. 23 at its Monday meeting. The 2021 budget has undergone several changes since it was introduced at the start...

City renames portion of Dodge Avenue Black Lives Matter Way

City renames portion of Dodge Avenue Black Lives Matter Way

September 29, 2020

City Council approved a resolution renaming a portion of Dodge Avenue “Black Lives Matter Way” in a Tuesday meeting. The section of Dodge Avenue, located between its intersections with Church Street...

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