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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


Lori Keenan in a white shirt smiling at the camera

“This is the first time I’m on a clipboard”: Longtime Evanston activist Lori Keenan looks to make the jump from resident to mayor, increase city-wide transparency and communication

January 27, 2021

If she’s elected to be Evanston’s next mayor, 7th Ward resident Lori Keenan said her Monday nights won’t look any different. With friends and supporters, Keenan jokes that she’ll attend the...

City manager Erika Storlie. City Council voted Monday to commit to increasing the reserve fund to 16.66 percent of expenses.

City Council votes to commit to increasing reserve balance

January 26, 2021

City Council committed to increasing the reserve balance of the general fund to 16.66 percent by December 31, 2025 at Monday’s virtual meeting. The resolution included plans to add at least $1 million...

The former Burger King location in downtown Evanston was among the many restaurants that closed during the pandemic.

Weinberg junior works to get more late-night dining in Evanston

January 25, 2021

After seeing two memes that criticized Evanston for lacking late-night dining options as a college-town, Weinberg junior Jacob Brown sprung into action. Brown thought he would need to push for a change...

Walgreens locations in Illinois will start receiving vaccines directly from the federal government as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program announced by the White House on Tuesday.

City details COVID-19 vaccine rollout, encourages community-wide vaccination

January 25, 2021

To answer questions about the city’s vaccine distribution plan and to address community vaccine hesitancy, Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty hosted a virtual “Coronavirus Q&A” Friday alongside local...

Jessica Wingader, the city’s grants and compliance specialist, called for the city to lead through a racial equity lens as it combats a growing housing crisis.

City staff discuss combating rise in housing insecurity as pandemic persists

January 20, 2021

With 327 residents experiencing homelessness living in non-congregate and congregate shelters between March and December 2020, city officials say they expect housing insecurity to only increase as the...

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