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Migrants arrive at Chicago's landing zone after traveling from the North Shore to Ogilvie train station on Jan. 5, 2024, following a long bus ride from Texas. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Daniel Biss: Evanston will protect residents from Donald Trump’s immigration officials

January 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Evanston enhanced its Welcoming City Ordinance to apply to employees of federal contractors and employees who don’t work for ICE.

Students at Evanston Township High School lead an intergenerational climate strike and rally at Fountain Square on April 25, 2022. "Evanston residents are passionate about climate action, affordable housing, and our small businesses," Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss said. (Victor Hilitski/for the baiduhai)

Daniel Biss: New vision for Evanston is focused on ‘yes in my backyard’ rules

May 8, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Evanston can overcome the tension that exists among sustainability, affordability and economic development.

A Northwestern University plan for a new Ryan Field in Evanston.

Daniel Biss: Why I cleared the way for Ryan Field and concerts at the stadium

November 27, 2023 at 9:37 a.m.

Last week, after many months of discussion and consideration, the Evanston City Council voted to approve Northwestern University's application to build a new football stadium, as well as a zoning...

Scare tactics

August 19, 2021 at 1:48 p.m.

Having recently passed the nightmarish anniversary of Sept. 11, I cannot help but think of the grief and anxiety I felt three years ago and of how I looked to...

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