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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


Protestors call for nationwide police reform in Evanston on May 31.  City Council will discuss the possibility of defunding the Evanston Police Department at Monday’s meeting.

With slight majority, Evanston City Council could move toward defunding

July 26, 2020

With a slim majority in support, City Council could take the first steps toward translating the movement to defund the Evanston Police Department into action at tomorrow’s meeting. Five of the city’s...

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

Hagerty, school officials defend cops in schools in third virtual Q&A

July 20, 2020

In a Monday virtual session, Mayor Steve Hagerty and school and police officials defended the presence of Evanston police in the city’s public schools. In the third of a series of discussions regarding...

An Evanston Police Department officer. Mayor Steve Hagerty held a Q&A on the EPD budget.

Mayor Steve Hagerty holds Q&A on EPD budget

July 13, 2020

Mayor Steve Hagerty held a Q&A session Monday on the Evanston Police Department budget in light of calls to defund EPD and reallocate its resources to social services, community development and outreach. Even...

Evanston residents celebrated the Fourth of July through virtual activities including a concert and fireworks show.

Evanston residents show patriotism through the screen for Fourth of July celebration

July 6, 2020

Evanston residents celebrated the Fourth of July through a livestream Saturday. Residents tuned in to the Evanston Fourth of July celebration through the association’s Facebook, website or WCGO Radio. The...

Mayor Steve Hagerty talks with protesters outside the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Hagerty has not committed to defunding the Evanston Police Department.

Protest results in impromptu meeting with mayor as youth protesters push Hagerty on defunding EPD

July 6, 2020

About 30 protesters walked from Mayor Steve Hagerty’s house to the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on Monday afternoon, calling on Hagerty to defund the Evanston Police Department. As the group marched...

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