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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


The expansion eligibility would include families with children who are entering third grade, which would make approximately 99 to 108 new families eligible.

Year in Review: The biggest stories in Evanston politics in 2023

January 2, 2024

With City Council gearing up for the new year, The Daily takes a look at Evanston’s biggest political stories in 2023. March: City Council expands reparations program, allows for cash payments Evanston...

In response to the report’s findings, Northwestern announced the establishment of four new workgroups that have already begun meeting over the summer.

Most Livable City Association files complaint, asks Cook County to invalidate Ryan Field rezoning

November 30, 2023

The Most Livable City Association and 13 neighbors of Ryan Field filed a four-count complaint against Evanston Wednesday morning, alleging that the rezoning of the stadium for concerts violated several...

City Council questioned city staff about the proposed budget on Monday but ultimately tabled the decision to Dec. 11. The council later approved a complete ban on flavored tobacco sales, which will go into effect April 1.

Evanston bans flavored tobacco sales, approves utility rate hike

November 29, 2023

City Council voted to prohibit all flavored tobacco sales starting this spring during its Monday meeting, where it also raised utility rates and postponed a final decision on the city budget. The council...

Mayor Daniel Biss was the tiebreaking vote at Monday night's City Council meeting, greenlighting Northwestern's plan to rebuild and host concerts at Ryan Field.

‘A generational investment’: Mayor Biss explains his ‘yes’ vote on Ryan Field

November 21, 2023

In a nearly 2,500-word letter sent to residents Tuesday morning, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss explained why and how he decided to break a City Council tie to approve Northwestern’s Rebuild Ryan Field project....

Monday's approval of the Ryan Field ordinances follows months of tension between the city, its residents and the University.

City Council approves NU Ryan Field rebuild plan after months of debate

November 21, 2023

After months of debate, City Council approved Northwestern’s plans to rebuild Ryan Field and host concerts at the new stadium during a special meeting Monday night.  The council voted 6-2 to approve...

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