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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


Monday’s Truth in Taxation Hearing brought residents to the council chamber to voice concerns about property tax increases in the proposed 2024 budget.

Residents voice concerns on property tax hikes at City Council ‘Truth in Taxation’ Hearing

November 7, 2023

Evanston residents voiced concerns about the city’s proposed 2024 budget, specifically its property tax hikes, during the “Truth in Taxation” Hearing at Monday’s City Council meeting.  The...

Theaters in the Evanston and Chicago area make up a vibrant theater scene for audiences to enjoy.

A guide to theater in Evanston and Chicago

September 19, 2023

New York isn’t the only city with a vibrant musical theater scene. Those looking to get their theater fix don’t need to make their way all the way to the Big Apple to catch a show. Look no further...

The Lake Michigan beach at sunrise.

Evanston beaches set to open Saturday

May 25, 2023

Evanston’s beaches will open for the season on Saturday. The city provides free season beach passes to Evanston residents “to ensure all community members can access and enjoy Evanston public swimming...

Assortment of different pink and yellow colored liquor bottles chained and locked up with question marks hovering above them.

A former temperance town, Evanston gave alcohol a shot 50 years ago

May 24, 2023

Fifty years ago, Evanston residents couldn’t buy or sell liquor in the city. But now, the former “dry town” has become home to a range of restaurants and liquor stores that serve a variety of...

Two men stand in front of a TV under a neon sign that says “CC Fades.”

Father-son duo brings haircuts, community to new Skokie barbershop

May 10, 2023

When Stephen McKinney needed to pay off a car loan in high school, he started a hair cutting business in an Evanston Township High School locker room. A slot receiver on the ETHS football team, Stephen...

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