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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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Small landlords frustrated at delay in federal aid

January 19, 2023

City Council approved a plan last March to give financial support to small and medium-sized landlords using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.  But landlords haven't yet received any aid, leaving...

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks proposed plastic bag tax, 5th ward school and ban on cashless businesses

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks proposed plastic bag tax, 5th ward school and ban on cashless businesses

January 12, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes debate about the proposed plastic bag tax, as well as continued plans for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and a prohibition...

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City Council discusses need for community feedback on 5th Ward school plans

January 10, 2023

City Council discussed next steps for the new 5th Ward school and the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Monday. Evanston's 5th Ward, which is predominantly Black, has not had a neighborhood elementary...

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The Daily Explains: City Council’s $397.2 million 2023 budget

January 9, 2023

Evanston plans to spend more than $397.2 million this year on city projects, funds and personnel, according to the adopted fiscal year 2023 city budget approved by City Council on Dec. 12. The new budget...

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The Daily Explains: Evanston’s redistricting process

January 5, 2023

Evanston City Council is in the process of redrawing the city’s nine wards to ensure each contains roughly the same number of residents. The council began redistricting in May when it formed a four-person...

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