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


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...

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook. Cook said accountability within police departments has become more of a priority in recent years.

Mayor Hagerty, Cook County police force members discuss police training

July 6, 2020

Evanston Police Department officers and Mitchell Davis III, the incoming president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, discussed police training in a Monday discussion. The event was the first...

The city of Evanston under the stay-at-home order. Evanston, along with the rest of the state, is now set to enter Phase 4 on Friday. “We’ve been able to make it to Phase 4 and we want to stay in Phase 4,” said Olsen. “I beg you to remain diligent.. remind your staff and your guests.”

Here’s what Phase 4 of the coronavirus reopening plan will look like in Evanston

June 24, 2020

The state will enter the fourth stage of its coronavirus reopening plan Friday.  Phase 4 permits bars, fitness centers, museums, zoos, performance venues and theatres to reopen with limited capacity,...

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