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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

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) sits at a city council meeting in 2017. Council approved a resolution to allow Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc to complete a study and redevelopment plan of a new tax increment financing district in the 5th Ward.

5th Ward residents express concern over development

January 10, 2019

City residents raised concerns about a recent land acquisition of over $2 million at a 5th Ward meeting Wednesday. The lot, which was purchased by Domanus Development, starts on the corner of Jackson...

The pumping station on Gross Point Road in Evanston. The pumping station being built on Church Street is expected to have a similar set up.

City pushes forward with water pump despite resident opposition

June 1, 2018

A vacant lot, two villages in need of water and a vocal community caught in between it all. Evanston is set to begin construction on a water pump this summer in an attempt to generate revenue from nearby...

People tour of a water pumping station at 2530 Gross Point Rd. Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) said the facility is similar to the one that will be constructed at 2525 Church St.

5th Ward residents evaluate benefits, costs of water pumping station

March 9, 2018

Residents of the 5th Ward said they felt a “little better” after going on a tour of a water pumping station similar to the one that will be constructed near their homes in June. Ald. Robin Rue...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a City Council meeting. The 5th Ward will soon be the site of a contentious water pump facility.

Evanston 5th Ward residents say they were ‘blindsided’ by water pumping station plans

February 23, 2018

In response to the city announcing the construction of a water pumping station in the 5th Ward earlier this month, residents have created a task force to oppose the project. On Jan. 8, City Council...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) ruminates. Aldermen decided to delay approval of a new restaurant and community center until improvements were made to the buildings facade.

Aldermen hold off approval for 5th Ward restaurant, community space

January 23, 2018

Evanston aldermen decided to postpone approval of Rubie’s, a potential upcoming restaurant and community center, sparking discontent among 5th Ward residents at Monday’s Planning and Development committee...

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