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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


Aldermen again deferred a decision on the Harley Clarke Mansion at Monday’s meeting. The meeting was well-attended by members of the community eager to comment on the controversy.

Council stalls Harley Clarke Mansion decision again

September 22, 2015

Aldermen decided Monday to further postpone deciding the Harley Clarke Mansion’s future. After more than an hour of deliberation, the City Council could not agree to direct staff to draft a proposal...

Aldermen advance plan for Howard Street Theater

September 21, 2015

Aldermen on Monday directed the city to seek an architect to develop an initial drawing for the Howard Street Theater, a long-discussed Evanston project. In a 7-2 vote, City Council approved spending...

John Berkley, a board member of an Evanston youth soccer club, shares his concerns for an alcohol-based establishment near James Park playing fields. City Council voted at Monday's meeting to begin negotiations with Smylie Brothers Brewing Company to relocate to 2222 Oakton St., which is adjacent to the park.

Negotiations with brewing company approved despite citizen objection

July 14, 2015

Aldermen voted Monday to begin negotiations with Smylie Brothers Brewing Company to move into the property of a former recycling center, despite residents’ objections due to the building’s proximity...

Assistant city manager Martin Lyons briefs City Council Monday on his staff's recommendation for the Robert Crown Center project fundraising consultant. The council voted unanimously to approve Consulting Counselling Service, the pricier but more thorough proposal.

Evanston City Council hires consultant to strategize Robert Crown project fundraising

June 16, 2015

Aldermen moved forward Monday in hiring a fundraising consultant for the Robert Crown Center building project, swallowing a steeper price tag for a higher level of involvement from the selected firm...

City seeks theater companies for Howard Street theater

May 13, 2015

Evanston requested Tuesday that theater companies submit their qualifications to be considered to operate out of a Howard Street property. Qualified companies are being asked to submit proposals to...

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