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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


Members of the Evanston City-School Liaison Committee discussed how to alleviate internet connectivity problems for families around both Evanston school districts.

City-School Liaison Committee discusses digital inclusion during COVID-19

September 18, 2020

The City-School Liaison Committee discussed ways to help students with poor or no internet connection access online learning in a Thursday meeting. The committee, which is made up of city officials...

Mayoral candidate Daniel Biss. Biss rejected Ald. Ann Rainey's endorsement after her comments against Clerk Reid.

Former State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) announces planned 2021 mayoral run

September 17, 2020

After six years as a state senator in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District and a 2018 gubernatorial run that fell short in the Democratic primary and resulted in an endorsement of Gov. J.B. Pritzker,...

Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Over the summer, City Council discussed budgetary concerns related to the COVID-19 recession and the possibility of defunding or reimagining Evanston Police Department.

Summer in Evanston: City faces significant budget losses, Council discusses reimagining of EPD

September 16, 2020

Amid a COVID-19-driven recession and mass business closures, Evanston faces significant budget losses After a pandemic prompted statewide stay-at-home orders, mask mandates and social distancing requirements...

Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election.

City Council receives economic development update and recommendations in light of COVID-19 impact

September 15, 2020

City officials predict that Evanston’s economic conditions will worsen in the upcoming months, according to an economic development update during a Monday council meeting. Staff highlighted factors including...

Residents join in during a solo at the service of lament for Jacob Blake on Sunday.

Faith community calls for change in Jacob Blake lament

August 30, 2020

Evanston’s faith community gathered Sunday for lamentation and calls for change in a community service for police shooting victim Jacob Blake. Roughly one hundred residents gathered downtown to hear...

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