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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

Community group asks for ordinance to end lakefront commercialization

October 14, 2014

In the aftermath of the 2013 debate about turning the Harley Clarke Mansion into a boutique hotel, a group of Evanston residents continues to call on the city to implement an ordinance prohibiting the...

Evanston City Council approves $50K for Cradle to Career education initiative

September 8, 2014

City Council approved $50,000 in funding Monday night for Cradle to Career, ​a long-term initiative​ that aims to mobilize community organizations and schools to improve a child’s educational experience. The...

Diane Tecic, program manager of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Coastal Management Program, speaks at Wednesday nights Harley Clarke Mansion Community Meeting. The IDNR officially expressed interest in the property last October.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources proposes offices, coastal education center for Harley Clarke Mansion

January 16, 2014

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources formally introduced its intentions to use the Harley Clarke Mansion as an office space and public coastal education center to Evanston residents Wednesday...

No Park Sale co-founder Barbara Janes speaks at the group’s first meeting Wednesday night. No Park Sale formed in opposition to Evanston billionaire Jennifer Pritzker’s proposal to buy the city-owned Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Road.

Evanston looks for way forward on Harley Clarke Mansion

September 19, 2013

Evanston aldermen rejected a controversial plan to turn the Harley Clarke Mansion into a boutique hotel over the summer, responding to vocal opposition against selling the city-owned landmark to billionaire...

Evanston City Council on Monday night is expected to discuss a controversial plan to sell the Harley Clarke Mansion. Evanston billionaire James N. Pritzkers Tawani Enterprises Inc. is interested in buying the lakefront property, 2603 Sheridan Road, and turning it into a high-end hotel.

Stage set for City Council showdown over Harley Clarke Mansion

July 22, 2013

Evanston aldermen are scheduled to weigh Monday night whether to move forward with a controversial proposal to sell the city-owned Harley Clarke Mansion. The discussion would be City Council's first...

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