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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


Evanston, AFSCME begin contract talks

November 22, 2016

The city is beginning its negotiations with the local AFSCME Council amid uncertainties surrounding negotiations at the state level. Last week, a commission appointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner declared an...

City Council approves new liquor license for recreation facilities

November 20, 2016

A new liquor license class approved by City Council last week allows indoor recreation facilities to serve alcohol. The license was brought to council after the owner of Quad Indoor Sports, 2454 Oakton...

A crowd of around 200 Evanston residents and faith community members met at Fountain Square on Sunday afternoon. The event was organized to show solidarity with those in the city feeling marginalized after the recent presidential election.

Evanston leaders, faith community hold post-election unity rally

November 20, 2016

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl said at a rally on Sunday that she hopes Evanston will seek to alter its code to ensure federal authorities cannot ask the city to hold people they are looking to deport. Tisdahl...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks during a town hall meeting earlier this year. This week, Tisdahl and city manager Wally Bobkiewicz called for City Council members to reaffirm Evanston’s support for immigrant rights.

City officials discuss expanding protections for undocumented immigrants in wake of Trump election

November 16, 2016

Evanston officials are reviving a resolution adopted in 2008 about immigration reform after the election of Donald Trump to see how the city can better protect its undocumented immigrants. City manager...

Evanston residents demand water main replacement

November 15, 2016

A petition signed by more than 150 residents requested the city replace all water main lines that contain traces of coal tar in southwest Evanston. Members of the group James Park Neighbors presented...

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