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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


A newsstand located under a CTA Station in downtown Evanston. City Council voted Monday to remove all newsstands to improve sidewalk accessibility.

City Council votes to remove city-owned newsrack enclosures

January 10, 2022

City Council voted Monday night to remove all remaining city-owned newsrack enclosures to reduce clutter in pedestrian areas.  To display publications in public spaces, vendors will now have to obtain...

A dog stands behind a metal gate with a “Beach Officially Closed” sign.

City Council to bark about local dog park Monday

September 26, 2021

In 2016, a rising Lake Michigan submerged Evanston’s fenced-off dog beach. Attempts by the city of Evanston Parks and Recreation and city of Evanston Public Works Agency to keep the fenced-off beach...

The Fountain Square, located at the intersection of Sherman Avenue, Orrington Avenue and Davis Street. Next week, the city will begin a major renovation project to improve the Fountain Square area.

Fountain Square renovation to begin next week

March 27, 2017

After years of planning, Evanston will kick off its Fountain Square renovations next week with an estimated completion date for the end of the year. The project, which has been in the works for at least...

Election-season signage on public property irks local residents

March 4, 2016

As the March 15 state and national primary elections draw nearer, Evanston residents and city officials noted an influx of campaign signage cropping up on public property — a violation of state law....

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz has decided against recommending to City Council a furlough day in September to balance upcoming state cuts. A December furlough day is still on the table.

Evanston staff, human services providers await cuts amid state budget stalemate

July 11, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis In a typical year, July is the month when Evanston officials begin planning the next year’s budget. But this summer, city staff are at a standstill while the governor and...

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