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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


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School crossing guard and community member Dorothy Headd honored with street name

April 13, 2021

Dorothy Headd, an elementary school crossing guard, environmental justice advocate and devoted church member, will be celebrated with an honorary street designation on Prairie Avenue, City Council voted...

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Bobby Burns projected to win 5th Ward race

April 6, 2021

Community organizer Bobby Burns is projected to win the 5th Ward aldermanic race, according to preliminary results from the Cook County Clerk’s Office. Burns and his opponent, local gun control activist...

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Here is where Evanston’s 5th Ward aldermanic candidates stand on the issues

April 5, 2021

Candidates Carolyn Murray and Bobby Burns will face off for the 5th Ward aldermanic seat in Tuesday’s general election. Murray’s endorsements include the Community Alliance for Better Government and...

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National nonprofit offers cash payments to Evanston reparations qualifiers

March 29, 2021

A national nonprofit is offering Evanston residents direct cash payments in an effort to prove it is an effective form of reparations. The program comes after the city approved the nation’s first reparations...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Aldermen passed a restorative housing reparations program by an 8-1 vote Monday, with Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) opposing.

City Council passes the country’s first reparations program for Black residents

March 23, 2021

Evanston’s City Council voted 8-1 to implement the Restorative Housing Reparations program Monday, with Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) opposing.  The program will become the first material action on reparations...

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