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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


Houses on Garnett Place. Evanston resident Audrey Steele received an eviction notice from Cook County.

Evanston resident faces potential eviction due to reverse mortgage practices

January 29, 2018

Evanston resident Audrey Steele’s family has lived in her home for three generations. But after the death of her husband, she received an eviction notice — though federal law protects her rights as...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at a Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee meeting. The committee began to consider improvements to the housing ordinance.

Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee investigates affordable housing

January 18, 2018

The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee analyzed the ordinance’s shortcomings and discussed additional projects for affordable housing at its inaugural meeting Wednesday. Ald. Donald Wilson...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a City Council equity training. The Housing and Homelessness commission reviewed a report of affordable housing solutions on Thursday.

City commission discusses housing strategies

January 12, 2018

The Housing and Homelessness Commission discussed a range of affordable housing strategies on Thursday in preparation for the special City Council meeting on Jan. 29. The members of the commission...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) listens at Monday’s City Council meeting. Wilson said he supported Albion Residential’s proposed development because it would increase the supply of rental units in Evanston.

Aldermen approve controversial Sherman Avenue apartment proposal

November 14, 2017

The approval of the newest 15-story addition to downtown Evanston was met with a chorus of boos and jeers from residents as a months-long debate over Albion Residential’s proposal reached its conclusion. Aldermen...

Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) at Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting. After hours of deliberation, aldermen narrowly approved Albion Residential’s construction proposal for introduction at City Council.

Aldermen move contentious Sherman Avenue apartment proposal to Council discussion

October 24, 2017

After hours of deliberation, aldermen at a Planning and Development Committee meeting narrowly approved Albion Residential’s construction proposal for introduction at City Council. At the meeting,...

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