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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) successfully motioned to hold the move until the council’s March 10 meeting.

City Council delays decision on Harley Clarke Mansion

February 26, 2025

City Council postponed a vote Monday to authorize the lease of the Harley Clarke Mansion to Celadon Construction Corporation, citing issues with fire pit access and occasional vague language in the lease. Celadon...

City Council once again punted a decision Monday on the contentious Healthy Buildings Ordinance to ban emissions from certain large buildings by 2050.

Council delays Healthy Buildings Ordinance after NU-inflected fracas

February 26, 2025

Before City Council once again punted a decision Monday on the contentious Healthy Buildings Ordinance to ban emissions from certain large buildings by 2050, the devolving tenor on the dais peaked with...

Veronica Reyes applauds after City Council passed the Workers’ Retention Ordinance on Monday at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Workers’ Retention Ordinance approved after input from NU Dining employees

February 25, 2025

When NU Dining employee Veronica Reyes bought a house in Evanston’s 2nd Ward in 2010, she didn’t anticipate living in constant fear of losing her job should the University change its contractor.  Now,...

Mayor Daniel Biss strides into the council chambers at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on Monday.

Council Recap: Workers’ Retention approved, Healthy Buildings punted

February 24, 2025

Public commenters at Monday night’s City Council meeting had their eyes fixed on two high-stakes ordinances: the Healthy Buildings Ordinance, which seeks to boost environmental standards for Evanston’s...

Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) initially raised the issue after City Engineer Lara Biggs presented 20-year total cost options for the future of city operations from a relocation feasibility study.

Council moves to further discussion on future of Civic Center, City Hall

February 12, 2025

Instead of moving forward with potentially exorbitant changes, City Council voted 7-1 to advance dialogue about eliminating the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center as an option for future city operations Monday.  The...

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