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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


Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) sits behind the dais at a meeting, with Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) sitting to his left.

City department heads pitch ARPA employee additions in 2022 budget

October 18, 2021

Department heads from Evanston’s city government made their cases to use federal relief funding for new employee positions in the 2022 budget at a special City Council meeting Monday. The city published...

A pink house with a smaller yellow house attached to it, set against a purple background with yellow letters reading “Accessory Dwelling Unit.”

Accessory dwelling unit complaints come to life for off-campus students

October 18, 2021

At first glance, the most unique part of Weinberg junior Sarah Brown’s off-campus house on Pratt Court is the swirling, colorful paintings decorating the wall next to her staircase. Perhaps if Brown...

Eight people pose together in front of brick wall with banner with logos of the AUX and participating businesses.

The AUX seeks to foster community with Black-owned businesses at the forefront

October 15, 2021

A brand-new hub for start-ups and small businesses centered around uplifting Black entrepreneurs is coming to Evanston, with developers hoping to open the space next fall.   The AUX highlights intersections...

Ald. Bobby Burns (2nd) speaks at City Council chambers behind a dark brown dais.

Human Services Committee proposes subcommittee addressing housing displacement

October 5, 2021

Mayor Daniel Biss and Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) proposed the creation of a Here To Stay subcommittee that would encourage housing retention in Evanston, especially in the 5th Ward.  The subcommittee would...

Deputy City Manager Kimberly Richardson speaks at a meeting in front of a projector screen.

City opens application for first reparations payments

September 21, 2021

The city opened applications Tuesday for the Restorative Housing Program, which will disburse the first $400,000 in Evanston’s $10 million local reparations project. The application opens six months...

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