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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. Judy Fiske (1st). The alderman opposed an ordinance creating zoning codes for recreational cannabis dispensaries because the zoning would allow for dispensaries in close proximity to residential areas.

Aldermen debate cannabis dispensary zoning regulations

October 15, 2019

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) challenged an ordinance Monday establishing rules for recreational dispensaries after it was disclosed that the ordinance lacked buffer zones for preschools and daycares. Cannabis...

Interim city manager Erika Storlie. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Storlie discussed the city’s new budget and long-term financial goals.

Proposed budget creates separate fund for human services

October 15, 2019

After last year’s deficit, aldermen praised city staff at Monday’s City Council meeting for the 2020-21 proposed budget, which avoids layoffs or cuts to services. This year, the city is proposing...

Everything Evanston: Community leaders talk push for reparations and inside Tomate Fresh Kitchen

Everything Evanston: Community leaders talk push for reparations and inside Tomate Fresh Kitchen

October 14, 2019

KALEN LUCIANO: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Kalen Luciano. Thanks for tuning in, and welcome to the first episode of Everything Evanston. In this installment, community leaders discuss their hopes...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a City Council meeting in May. The council approved a commission’s recommendations for reparations, including housing assistance programs for black residents.

Council advances reparations plan to counter wealth, opportunity gaps

September 10, 2019

Aldermen approved reparations recommendations made by the Equity and Empowerment Commission at City Council on Monday, a first step in addressing wealth and opportunity gaps experienced by black residents. From...

The Evanston Equity and Empowerment Commission continued discussions regarding reparations on Thursday.

Equity Commission discusses reparations plans, reconciliation initiative

July 19, 2019

The Evanston Equity and Empowerment Commission met Thursday to discuss the progress of a recently-established subcommittee addressing reparations to black residents. At last month’s commission meeting,...

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