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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


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‘I was proud of the campaign I ran’: Shawn Iles to take office as 3rd Ward councilmember

April 10, 2025

Shawn Iles said he’s always had a knack for politics. He worked on Capitol Hill for years, but considered himself more of a “behind the scenes” kind of guy. It wasn’t until Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd)...

Twelve candidates are campaigning for four open spots on the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board ahead of April 1 elections.

District 65 parents brace for an election-induced shakeup with 4 board seats up for grabs

March 5, 2025

When Tracy Fulce, a parent from Evanston/Skokie School District 65, took the reins of a Facebook group for fellow district parents and guardians, it felt less like a typical social media undertaking and...

Evanston Public Library aims to continue diversifying its collection as legislation in Illinois outlaws book bans in public libraries.

Amid statewide law prohibiting book bans, Evanston Public Library continues diversifying collection

January 8, 2024

Even when the content was “harsh,” Evanston resident Heather Jean said she always encouraged her two children to explore all types of literature when they were growing up.  Much of that literature...

A red brick building with the words “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington” on the side.

Evanston Public Library names Yolande Wilburn as new executive director

October 5, 2023

Evanston Public Library’s Board of Trustees named Yolande Wilburn, head of the public library system in Santa Cruz, California, as its new executive director on Thursday evening. EPL has been searching...

An illustration with four rows of people against an orange background. Some of the people are not filled to represent vacancies.

City board, commission and committee vacancies prompt community members to call for more power, transparency

February 13, 2023

Evanston Public Library board members ostensibly serve three-year terms. But, after four members’ terms expired in the past few years, Board President Tracy Fulce said City Council has yet to fill their...

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