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The Daily Northwestern

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. Cicely Fleming. Fleming expressed her opposition of the adoption of the resolution to settle Shannon Lamaster v. City of Evanston et al.

Aldermen approve a $60,000 settlement in discrimination case

April 15, 2020

City Council authorized Evanston to issue a payment of $60,000 to settle Shannon Lamaster v. City of Evanston et al on Monday. Lamaster, a Libertyville resident and former employee at the Robert Crown...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Aldermen said the city cannot offer a comprehensive plan for housing relief.

Amid calls for housing relief, aldermen say city resources are limited

April 6, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic began disrupting incomes, Evanston residents turned to the city for support to keep up on rent and mortgage payments. However, aldermen are saying comprehensive relief to citizens...

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th). City Council introduced an ordinance to grant emergency powers to the city’s liquor commissioner to alter liquor licenses in an emergency situation, which passed unanimously.

City Council passes resolutions, ordinance to support residents during COVID-19

March 18, 2020

City Council unanimously passed two resolutions and an ordinance to direct Evanston’s response to the novel coronavirus and ease financial burdens on residents and local businesses during a Tuesday special...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Fiske said the renewed effort surrounding the St. Athanasius School parking issue is worth it if the city can protect the property values of the school’s neighbors.

Council votes to table Saint Athanasius parking issue

March 11, 2020

City Council voted Monday to table the issue surrounding the expansion of parking at Saint Athanasius School until April 13. This issue was previously discussed by the council at the Feb. 24 meeting...

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th). The city approved a budget with a one percent property tax increase Monday, but Fleming said the city should also draw funding from the University’s $1 million Good Neighbor Racial Equity Fund.

Human Services Committee discusses new ways Evanston residents could file police complaints

March 3, 2020

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook and Sergeant Aaron Wernick reported new ways residents may file police complaints to the Human Services Committee on Monday. Cook began the presentation by informing...

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