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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

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Reparations organizers discuss initiatives in Evanston and Congress

October 15, 2021

A few weeks after applications opened for the first facet of Evanston’s reparations program, city organizers and congressional representatives discussed the importance of both local and national reparations...

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City appoints four new members to Equity and Empowerment Commission

October 13, 2021

City Council confirmed four new appointees to Evanston’s Equity and Empowerment Commission on Monday. The commission was created in 2018 to address systemic inequities around the city. Former 2nd...

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The Daily Explains: What’s going on with the 5th Ward TIF?

September 29, 2021

City Council will wait one more month to vote on the proposed Tax Increment Financing district until it can finalize an intergovernmental agreement with Evanston/Skokie School District 65. The delay...

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Council discusses potential dog park locations, concerns

September 28, 2021

Councilmembers and residents discussed concerns and benefits for a proposed Evanston dog park during Monday’s City Council meeting.  After Lake Michigan’s rising waters submerged Evanston’s fenced-off...

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City Council strikes down proposed moratorium on accessory dwelling units

September 14, 2021

City Council struck down a proposed six-month moratorium on the construction of non-landlord-occupied internal accessory dwelling units Monday. ADUs are defined as small living units situated within...

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