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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


City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a meeting. The city is proposing a progressive real estate transfer tax referendum to be voted on in November.

Referendum proposes progressive real estate transfer tax

October 18, 2018

A referendum proposing to modify the real estate transfer tax so it becomes a progressive tax will appear on the November ballot in Evanston. The current real estate transfer tax is a flat rate of 0.5...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Rainey is being accused of violating parts of the city’s Code of Ethics.

Ethics Board to hear complaints against Rainey regarding Harley Clarke fundraising

October 16, 2018

Evanston’s Board of Ethics announced Tuesday that it will hear two complaints filed against Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) regarding claims that she inappropriately forwarded an email and abused her power as...

Howard Street in Evanston. The area has recently experienced economic revitalizations as new businesses have popped up along the street.

Howard Street businesses benefit from revitalization, new additions

October 4, 2018

The revitalization of Howard Street is coming to fruition, and business owners and community members urge students and Evanston residents to check it out. Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine, Hip Circle Empowerment...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a city meeting. Rainey is being accused of violating Evanston’s Code of Ethics.

Rainey accused of violating ethics code, donating to Harley Clarke demolition efforts

October 1, 2018

Evanston’s Board of Ethics will hear complaints against Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) in October that allege she has violated the city’s Code of Ethics. The complaints, which were brought forward by three...

Noah Frick-Alofs / Daily Senior Staffer
A group of cyclists ride down Ridge Avenue during the 2018 Bike the Ridge event. The city closed Ridge Avenue to vehicular traffic to create a safe environment for family cycling, with entertainment events such as live music and food trucks.

Annual Bike the Ridge event celebrates safe, family cycling

September 30, 2018

When Seth Green’s daughter Sojourner — Sojo for short — was nine months old, he and his wife, Caitlin Fitz, were heading to Bagel Art for breakfast on a Sunday morning. On the way, they stumbled...

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