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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. Eleanor Revelle (7th) addressed complexities with Horizon Realty Group’s calculations of affordable housing units for The Legacy.

City Council eyes new development plans in downtown Evanston amid affordable housing concerns

November 13, 2024

City Council debated Horizon Realty Group's revised plans for The Legacy, a mixed-use building development at 1621-1631 Chicago Ave., Monday evening. The property is located at the edge of downtown...

The Evanston Animal Shelter has implemented a no-kill policy. At an Animal Welfare Board meeting on Wednesday, board members discussed the possibility of a feral cat program in the city.

Animal Welfare Board discusses possible feral cat program to abate rats

October 12, 2016

The Animal Welfare Board discussed the possibility of using a feral cat colony to control the Evanston rat population in a meeting Wednesday night. The meeting, held at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic...

A dog stands in his kennel at Evanston Animal Shelter, 2310 Oakton St. Aldermen approved Monday an amended animal welfare policy updating the shelter’s protocol for euthanizing animals based on behavioral problems.

City Council updates animal shelter euthanasia guidelines

October 12, 2015

Evanston officials approved more detailed animal shelter euthanasia guidelines Monday as part of an update to the city’s animal welfare policy. Aldermen voted unanimously to approve the amended guidelines,...

A volunteer at the Evanston Animal Shelter walks a dog around the shelter’s grounds. The Evanston Animal Shelter, under the management of the Evanston Animal Shelter Association since May, will begin to establish financial independence from the city this month.

Evanston Animal Shelter shifts from city control to nonprofit model

October 1, 2015

Evanston Animal Shelter will begin to establish financial independence from Evanston this month after relying on city funding for nearly a year and a half. The city assumed control over the shelter...

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