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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. Ann Rainey (8th) reads from the agenda at a City Council meeting. Rainey, whose ward houses the potential Howard Street Theater, voiced support at Monday’s council meeting for Strawdog Theatre Company’s involvement in the project.

Strawdog Theatre Company to plan with city for Howard Street Theater project

November 13, 2015

Strawdog Theatre Company will begin negotiations with city officials to occupy and help develop the potential Howard Street Theater, as the city searches for ways to revitalize the Howard Street area of...

Evanston police relocate outpost on Howard Street

November 1, 2015

The Evanston Police Department relocated its Howard Street outpost one block west of its former location at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. The outpost, now located at 745 Howard St., first opened...

Sarah Flax, Evanston's housing and grants administrator, fields questions as working groups discuss proposed amendments to the city's inclusionary housing ordinance. After years of discussion in the Planning and Development Committee, the amendment finally moved to City Council on Monday night.

City Council aims to increase the number of affordable homes in Evanston

October 28, 2015

A new rule to increase the number of affordable housing units in Evanston was introduced to City Council on Monday after long deliberations in a city committee. The Planning and Development Committee...

Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) attends a City Council meeting. Aldermen voted to table the long-held discussion over the future of Harley Clarke Mansion at Monday’s meeting.

Aldermen postpone Harley Clarke Mansion talks until state budget cuts certain

October 27, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Aldermen voted Monday to table future discussion on the Harley Clarke Mansion until an Illinois state budget is released specifying the amount of funding cut from Evanston. City...

Ald. Jane Grover (7th) said at Monday’s City Council meeting that the new plan to rehabilitate rather than demolish Penny Park presents a good balance between maintaining the park’s safety and the community’s desire for preservation. Aldermen voted to terminate its contract with the current contractor.

City Council affirms new direction for Penny Park renovations

October 19, 2015

Aldermen approved Monday a plan to renovate rather than demolish Penny Park, ending the city’s contract with the current developers and affirming community inclusion in the park’s future design. City...

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