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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


Evanston aldermen stall vacation rental ordinances

April 1, 2013

Discussion of Evanston’s controversial vacation rentals stalled at City Council on Monday night after proposed ordinances failed to garner support from aldermen on the Planning and Development Committee. Vacation...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl presents an award to Edzos Burger Shop chef Eddie Lakin for serving one of the top 25 burgers in the U.S. “Simply awesome top of the line burgers with tons of options for customization plus a  fantastic selection of to die for fries,” Tisdahl reads from the award given by restaurant guidebook publisher Zagat.

Evanston City Council backs arts ‘roadmap,’ green-lights Howard Street brewery

March 18, 2013

Evanston aldermen on Monday night adopted a long-term plan for local arts development and approved city funding for a new brewery on Howard Street. EvanstARTs, an arts collaborative group consisting...

A portrait of former mayor Lorraine H. Morton was unveiled during Monday’s city council meeting. Morton, 94, was present for the ceremony.

City Council approves mental health services funding, loan for affordable housing

February 26, 2013

City Council unanimously approved a measure Monday night to give additional funding to mental health management services to address the city's mental illness problems. Evanston Health Department Director...

Council approves high-rise project, Chicago/Main TIF district revitalization

January 29, 2013

City Council approved an amended plan for a high-rise project on Emerson Street and established a special taxing district to revitalize the Chicago/Main area Monday night. Property owner Robert King...

Evanston Councilwoman Coleen Burrus listens to the discussion during the Monday City Council meeting. The meeting addressed new city ordinances and honored the football team for its Gator Bowl victory.

Evanston City Council celebrates football victory, votes down construction

January 15, 2013

City Council celebrated NU's Gator Bowl victory but voted down a Howard Street construction project Monday night. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl presented a city award to Northwestern's football team, recognizing...

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