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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


Rainey, Chicago counterpart continue push to clean up vacant Howard Street property

October 31, 2017

A push from aldermen on both the Chicago and Evanston sides of Howard Street to address a vacant property on the street continued Monday in a court hearing attended by 15 residents. Hearings about violations...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at the Oct. 9 City Council meeting. Wilson said at Monday’s special meeting that rules regulating capacity and the renting of accessory dwelling units prevent the creation of a “safe space.”

Aldermen refer rental space laws to Planning and Development Committee

October 31, 2017

Aldermen referred a pair of controversial city laws regulating rental spaces to be revisited by the Planning and Development Committee at a special City Council meeting Monday. After reviewing a report...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) speaks at Monday’s City Council meeting. Rue Simmons said she wants more diversity of members on Evanston’s boards and commissions.

Aldermen urge greater diversity on city-run boards, commissions

October 17, 2017

In an effort to increase diversity on Evanston boards and commissions, aldermen requested at a Monday meeting that city staff send them reports about vacancies. Evanston currently has more than 40 established...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at City Council on Monday. Rainey has been a driving force in the redevelopment on Howard Street.

Officials tout success of city-backed businesses on Howard Street

October 17, 2017

Two 8th Ward restaurants launched with the city’s help have returned more than $570,000 to Evanston in economic impact, city officials announced Monday. The report, presented at City Council, listed...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at the Oct. 9 City Council meeting. Wilson and Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) shared the community’s initial concerns regarding the proposed 2018 budget.

Aldermen talk preliminary concerns for proposed 2018 budget

October 13, 2017

As city staff gears up to present next year’s proposed budget to City Council on Monday, Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) and Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) shared concerns regarding staff layoffs and the redistribution...

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