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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. Peter Braithwaite (2nd). Braithwaite said he does not want the recent Confederate flag incident to distract city officials from other initiatives.

Human Services Committee discusses issues of free speech after Confederate flag incident

August 3, 2020

Evanston’s Human Services Committee discussed issues regarding the public display of items on public property during a Monday meeting. The discussion was sparked by last week’s events at Lighthouse...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons said an understanding of Evanston’s past policies and practices will help the Reparations Subcommittee advance its agenda

Reparations subcommittee recounts Evanston’s history of discriminatory policies and practices

July 12, 2020

Dino Robinson Jr., founder of the Shorefront Legacy Center, presented a report of Evanston’s past policies and practices at a reparations subcommittee Friday. Members of the subcommittee said understanding...

Interim City Manager Erika Storlie. Storlie has held her position for over a year while the city has continued its search for the next city manager.

City could lose up to $20 million in revenue

April 28, 2020

Interim City Manager Erika Storlie estimated the city could lose between $11 million to $20 million in revenue because of the economic freeze brought on by COVID-19. The financial hit amounts to 10 to...

Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd. Aldermen voted to approve a request for proposal for the mansion.

Aldermen move toward leasing Harley Clarke Mansion, assuring public ownership

April 16, 2019

Aldermen voted 5-3 Monday to accept the request for proposal for the long-term lease of the Harley Clarke Mansion. The period for proposals will start May 16 with a deadline for submissions on Feb. 28,...

Ald. Rue Simmons (2nd) at Monday’s City Council meeting. Simmons voted to postpone authorizing an agreement to fund the proposed partnership management position

Aldermen debate new Youth Job Center position to help ETHS seniors who choose not to go to college

February 26, 2019

Aldermen postponed signing an agreement to fund a Youth Job Center career partnership management position at Monday’s City Council meeting. The position would inform Evanston Township High School students...

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