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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

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz (left) and Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th). Suffredin on Thursday sent out an email calling for public discussion of a potential successor for Bobkiewicz and calling into question his loyalty to Evanston.

Suffredin questions city manager’s commitment to city, ‘unapologetic’ desire to leave

February 7, 2019

Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th) on Thursday sent out an email to his constituents, calling for a public discussion about the city manager’s job performance and allegiance to Evanston. Suffredin said in a...

Emma Stein, Evanston Township High School alumna and SESP student, discusses gun control. In March, Stein helped organize ETHS’ walkout in response to the Stoneman-Douglas Shooting.

Evanston Organizes: ETHS youth step up in pursuit of social justice

February 3, 2019

This story is part of a series of profiles of activist and community groups across Evanston. Liana Wallace, 18, thinks a lot about the future — not just hers, but what she wants the world to look...

First Presbyterian Church, 1427 Chicago Ave. The church opened its doors to housing insecure people during the cold.

In freezing conditions, Evanston nonprofits and volunteers organize shelter for the homeless

February 1, 2019
In the basement of First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Evanston’s homeless sought shelter from the extreme cold outside. Cots and mattresses filled the space. Volunteers and guests mingled, playing cards and drinking tea.
Snow falls in Evanston. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said things ran smoothly in the city despite extremely low temperatures this week.

Evanston government plows through cold weather challenges

February 1, 2019

Evanston government officials rushed to restore power for 2,000 residents on Wednesday due to extreme low temperatures. Electric company ComEd and government officials managed to fix power outages...

A bus travels in the snow. Evanston/Skokie School District 65 cancelled school for Wednesday and Thursday.

Evanston schools close due to extreme cold

January 30, 2019
“We recognize that cancelling schools can present a number of challenges and hope that making this announcement early will allow you to plan accordingly,” a message on the District 65 website said. “Stay warm and safe over these next couple of days.”
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