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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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Mayor Biss, Evanston landlord sued for uninhabitable living conditions in $10 million class-action lawsuit

April 1, 2022

Three former tenants have filed a $10 million class-action lawsuit against an Evanston landlord and his son, as well as Mayor Daniel Biss, for restitution after living in “crumbling properties.” Carlene...

Legal aid attorneys anticipate eviction avalanche

Legal aid attorneys anticipate eviction avalanche

May 20, 2020

Tenants’ rights lawyer Megan McClung hasn’t been getting a lot of calls from tenants about eviction lately. Starting March 17, the Circuit Court of Cook County postponed most civil and criminal proceedings...

The Ripple: Economics of COVID-19 in Evanston

The Ripple: Economics of COVID-19 in Evanston

April 29, 2020

As COVID-19 puts financial strain on Evanston, students and residents are trying to cope by organizing rent strikes and petitioning to reduce spring quarter tuition. But some experts warn that these actions...

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