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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


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Housing and Community Development Committee replaces Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

October 16, 2024

The Evanston Housing and Community Development Committee voted 4-1 to repeal and replace the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance at its Tuesday meeting. The proposed IHO applies to housing developments that...

Several residents expressed concern that Celadon’s proposal could limit public access to the mansion and that Council did not allocate enough time for public discussion of the proposals before calling a vote.

City to negotiate a lease to rehabilitate Harley Clarke Mansion

October 15, 2024

City Council authorized the city manager to negotiate a lease with Celadon Holdings, LLC to renovate the Harley Clarke Mansion to create 10 hotel rooms and host weddings Monday night. The historic mansion,...

Mayor Daniel Biss spoke at Monday’s City Council meeting amid the possibility of an impending $23 million deficit.

City Council brainstorms revenue streams with looming $12.5 million General Fund deficit

October 15, 2024

Evanston City Council debated ideas for addressing projected deficits tied to the city’s proposed 2025 budget during its meeting Monday. The General Fund, used for day-to-day expenses, will yield...

The November general election will take place on Nov. 5.

The Daily Explains: Who’s on the ballot for Evanston voters?

October 6, 2024

With only a month until the November general election, it’s time for voters to start considering their ballot picks. Beyond the presidential face-off between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President...

The only projected property tax increase is to the Evanston Public Library’s operating and debt service tax, which will provide the city with an additional $412,952 compared to last year’s levies.

Evanston proposed 2025 budget down $9.3 million from 2024

October 6, 2024

Evanston released its proposed 2025 budget Friday, which totals $398,934,953 in expenditures — marking a $9.3 million decrease from the city’s adopted 2024 expenses, inclusive of operating transfers...

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