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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


Joan Farrell, vice president and general counsel at Goodwill Industries. Aldermen struck down a proposal for a new recycling program.

Aldermen quash soft recycling program in standing committee

February 13, 2018

Aldermen trashed a proposed recycling program at an Administration and Public Works committee meeting Monday, citing concerns over how the plan would impact local charitable organizations. Aldermen...

The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee discusses the ordinance. Committee members proposed changes to the ordinance at their meeting Wednesday.

Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee proposes changes to affordable housing

February 7, 2018

The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee proposed changes to affordable housing in Evanston, including the possibility of an additional real estate transfer tax, at their second meeting on Wednesday. Committee...

BJ Jones, Northlight Theatre’s artistic director, talks about the the proposed project in downtown Evanston. Members of the Economic Development Committee voted to approve an amended resolution concerning the construction of a building that would house the theater.

Economic Development Committee approves resolution concerning return of Northlight Theatre

February 1, 2018

Economic Development Committee members narrowly voted to approve an amended resolution concerning the construction of a building that would house Northlight Theatre at a meeting Jan. 31. Committee members...

Mayor Steve Hagerty talks about affordable housing at a special City Council meeting on Monday. Aldermen at the meeting discussed the impact of rent regulations on affordable housing opportunities for students and residents.

Aldermen discuss affordable housing, occupancy laws at City Council

January 30, 2018

Aldermen and residents discussed several proposals involving the impact of rent regulation on increasing affordable housing opportunities in Evanston at a special City Council meeting Monday. At the...

Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Aldermen will consider options to decrease the number of accidents on Ridge Avenue in February.

Aldermen to consider improvements to Ridge Avenue after increase in accidents

January 23, 2018

Aldermen will consider options to decrease the number of accidents on the Ridge Avenue Corridor after a spike in collisions in 2017. At Monday’s Administration and Public Works Committee meeting,...

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