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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 speaks at a City Council meeting. Revelle advocated for allowing non profits to submit proposals for the 2222 Oakton St. during the new qualification/request for proposal process approved on Monday.

City Council reaches agreement with Smylie Brothers, moves forward with new proposal process

July 11, 2018

City Council approved a resolution terminating the lease between the city and Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. at 2222 Oakton St. at a Monday meeting. Aldermen voted 5-2 to pass the resolution with Ald....

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Rainey suggested the city only accept lease proposals for the 2222 Oakton St. property after the anticipated termination of the Smylie Brothers lease.

Aldermen hold discussions on Oakton St. property in committee

June 27, 2018

Aldermen decided to hold off on further discussion about the former recycling center while city staff continue to speak with Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. about ending a previous lease. The city approved...

Al Weel and Collete English Dixon listen to audience questions at a housing panel. The panel discussed different approaches for sustaining affordable housing.

City hosts panel of experts to discuss affordable housing strategies

May 31, 2018

A group of housing experts discussed different approaches to maintaining affordable housing in Evanston at a panel presentation Wednesday. The panel, hosted by the city, featured Al Weel, senior vice...

Harley Clarke mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd. Members of the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes group announced Monday that they had secured funds to deconstruct the mansion and restore the parkland.

Evanston residents propose demolition plan for Harley Clarke mansion

May 31, 2018

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) requested at a council meeting Monday that aldermen consider a proposal to demolish the Harley Clarke mansion after a group announced it had secured sufficient funding from donations. Nicole...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a city meeting. Rainey and other members of the Administration and Public Works Committee discussed possibilities for 2222 Oakton St. after Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. requested to terminate its lease.

Aldermen discuss new possibilities for Oakton Street property

May 30, 2018

Aldermen held the termination of the lease with Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. in committee during the Administration and Public Works meeting Tuesday, requesting direction from city staff about negotiations...

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