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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. Delores Holmes (5th) speaks to City Council and recommends the city end its relationship with Community Animal Rescue Effort. The council voted 4-2 to terminate the partnership with the nonprofit.

City Council votes to cut ties with CARE

April 9, 2014

At a heated and tense meeting, City Council moved Tuesday night to end Evanston's relationship with Community Animal Rescue Effort, ordering the organization to end its work at the city's animal shelter. “To...

Evanston Arts Center patron Robert Fields argues the arts center should have two years to prepare for the end of its lease agreement. City Council approved a measure Monday night to extend the lease through the end of January 2015.

City Council gives Evanston Art Center additional time to vacate Harley Clarke mansion

February 10, 2014

City Council approved a measure Monday night granting the Evanston Art Center four additional months to leave its current location at the Harley Clarke mansion. Council approved a motion from Ald. Jane...

The Community Animal Rescue Effort operates out of Evanston’s animal shelter, 2310 Oakton St. The Human Services Committee will discuss on Monday the future of the nonprofit, which has drawn criticism for its euthanasia policies.

Future of Evanston shelter unclear after concern over euthanasia policies

February 2, 2014

As community concern around the dog euthanasia policies at Evanston’s animal shelter escalates, the nonprofit responsible faces an uncertain future. Evanston’s Human Services Committee will discuss...

City Council approves surveillance cameras for high school routes at heated meeting

January 28, 2014

Despite loud disapproval from citizens in attendance, Evanston aldermen approved Monday a controversial plan to install surveillance cameras along the streets leading to Evanston Township High School. The...

Berto is up for adoption at Community Animal Rescue Effort. C.A.R.E. is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that operates the Evanston animal shelter.

Community pressures Evanston animal shelter to decrease its dog euthanasia rate

January 24, 2014

The nonprofit that operates Evanston’s animal shelter has come under scrutiny in the last year after volunteers questioned the center's high dog euthanasia rate. Volunteers say the shelter’s kill-rate...

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