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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


A rendering of the affordable housing development on South Boulevard that City Council approved Monday. Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) said the approval is a win for Evanston renters.

City Council unanimously approves South Boulevard affordable housing development

October 26, 2023

Following several months of deliberation, City Council unanimously approved a 60-unit affordable housing development on South Boulevard at its Oct. 23 meeting.  As housing costs in the city continue...

President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Freedom to Abner Mikva during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in 2014. Mikva died on July 4 at age 90.

Liberal icon Abner Mikva initiated legacy of Democratic activism in Evanston

July 11, 2016

Abner Mikva moved to Evanston at the right time. In 1971, the progressive politician and former federal judge — who died last week at age 90 — rented an apartment just around the corner from where...

City health director Evonda Thomas-Smith addresses aldermen and other officials during the township’s annual meeting. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced during the meeting that the dissolution of the township had been certified by Cook County.

Evanston Township dissolution certified

April 9, 2014

Interim township supervisor Wally Bobkiewicz announced Tuesday that the vote last month to dissolve Evanston Township had been certified by the Cook County Clerk's Office. At the annual township meeting...

Residents attend the Evanston Township open house Thursday afternoon. The open house was held to share information about the new location of township offices.

Evanston Township holds open house at new location

November 21, 2013

Evanston Township hosted an open house for its new offices Thursday at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, hoping to raise awareness of its services among residents. The township offices moved to the...

Wally Bobkiewicz, acting supervisor of Evanston Township, discusses the potential dissolution of the township Monday night. Aldermen voted 7-2 to ask voters about the issue in the spring.

Evanston aldermen approve ballot question on township dissolution

October 28, 2013

Aldermen voted Monday night to ask their constituents to determine the fate of Evanston Township, their final say on an issue they have been weighing for years. The 7-2 decision came after City Council...

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