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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


Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a town hall meeting Tuesday. Community members raised concerns over a lack of transparency from City Council to citizens.

Residents complain of lack of transparency at Mayor Hagerty’s town hall

April 3, 2018

Evanston community members voiced concerns about the lack of transparency from City Council to local residents at a town hall Tuesday. Mayor Steve Hagerty hosted the meeting at the Levy Senior Center,...

Evanston parks and recreation department to host marshmallow drop

March 8, 2018

Evanston children will seek their golden ticket — or golden marshmallow — at the marshmallow drop to celebrate the start of spring. The Parks, Recreation and Community Service department will host...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a meeting. Bobkiewicz said the city has heard from Evanston residents and downtown businesses that the city needs to do more to address aggressive panhandling.

City committee to discuss panhandling ordinance, EPD body camera program on Monday

March 4, 2018

Aldermen will review possible amendments to the city’s panhandling ordinance and receive an update on various Evanston Police Department programs at a Human Services Committee meeting on Monday. City...

The storefront of Bookends & Beginnings. The proposed theater development would have displaced the bookstore.

City officials, business owners react to Northlight Theatre developers canceling plans

March 4, 2018

After developers stepped back from a proposed Northlight Theatre high rise, city officials and business owners expressed relief that the building will not endanger local businesses but maintained their...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) looks on at a meeting. Rue Simmons said she is pleased that the new policy will provide more opportunities for returning citizens.

City to institute hiring policy for applicants with criminal records

February 27, 2018

Aldermen at a City Council meeting on Monday were presented with a hiring policy about applicants with criminal records that city staff will begin following March 1. The new hiring policy will consider...

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