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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


The front of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

City Council allocates funds for walk-in mental health crisis center

March 29, 2022

City Council voted unanimously to fund the development of a walk-in mental health crisis center in Evanston with up to $900,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act on Monday.  Designed to emulate the...

The image features the back entrance of the Evanston Montessori Children’s House. The school appears to be two levels, with a red balcony on the second floor. Below the balcony are well over 50 different flags representing the various countries of the world. Small green chairs for children are also below the balcony.

Universal pre-K could benefit Evanston’s public childcare centers, potential impact on private providers unclear

November 18, 2021

As Congress considers a federal universal free prekindergarten bill, some advocates say it could boost enrollment at public childcare centers in Evanston — and increase access to childcare, especially...

Little Wok’s Evanston location. Red sign with words “Little Wok”. The O is a bowl of noodles and the dot above the i is a flame.

Local business owner Dexin Tan explores Asian fusion at Little Wok

November 10, 2021

Steps away from the North Shore Channel Trail in Southwest Evanston lies Little Wok, an East Asian fusion restaurant.  The chain, which has another location in the Chicago area, serves as a one-stop...

An aerial shot of the buildings around Evanston’s ountain square, primarily high-rise buildings with big glass windows, with tile and a blank fountain in the square beside a four-way street.

Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee talks affordable housing, accessibility barriers

October 20, 2021

The 2020 Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee highlighted some barriers to affordable housing in Evanston at Tuesday’s Housing and Human Development Committee meeting. The barriers included...

Lake Michigan pictured at sunset. Access to Evanston beaches will be free to all residents on Saturdays through Mondays during summer 2021, with plans for daily free access in summer 2022.

Evanston to offer three free weekly beach days after advocacy against token sales

May 25, 2021

Residents will have free access to Evanston beaches on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays starting this summer.  City Council was initially set to vote Monday on a resolution proposed by Ald. Devon Reid...

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