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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


Wynne’s 28-year tenure on the Council will make her the 3rd Ward’s longest serving councilmember and the fourth longest serving elected official in city history.

Q&A: 3rd Ward Ald. Melissa Wynne reflects on 28-year City Council career

November 6, 2024

Following seven terms on Evanston City Council advocating for “civility, transparency and common sense,” Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) will not seek reelection in 2025. Wynne’s 28-year tenure on the...

Mayor Daniel Biss delivered his State of the City address on May 9.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announces reelection bid

August 27, 2024

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announced Tuesday his intention to seek reelection in April 2025. The mayor shared his intentions to run for mayor again on his website and in an email to his supporters. “I’m...

A sign that says 'Welcome to Evanston.'

‘Doom and gloom’ no more? City Council tackles financial future, tax changes

May 30, 2024

Dire warnings of a fraught financial future for Evanston have long underlied issues ranging from a benefits pact with Northwestern over its Ryan Field rebuild to the specifics of municipal balance sheets. But...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center

City Council maintains gas leaf blower ban, explores alternative support for small landscaping companies

March 12, 2024

City Council voted against pausing Evanston’s gas- and propane-powered leaf blower ban at its Monday night meeting. The proposal arose after many local landscaping businesses said they have faced challenges...

The Evanston Labs development has neared completion, and negotiations continue with potential tenants for the office and laboratory space, officials said.

Evanston Labs building nears completion as downtown’s newest high-rise

January 30, 2024

Wrapped in glass and 10 stories tall, a new laboratory and office space nearing completion stands as the newest addition to the downtown Evanston skyline. Evanston Labs, set for completion this year,...

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