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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Building the future: Evanston aims to lower building emissions through community collaborations

October 19, 2022

The overwhelming majority of Evanston’s greenhouse gas emissions do not come from what residents drive, eat or buy. Instead, it comes from where they live and work. In the 2018 Climate Action and...

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City Council approves contract to purchase a vacant Hovland Court property for affordable housing

October 18, 2022

City Council approved a contract to purchase a property at 1808 Hovland Ct. at an October 11 Administration and Public Works meeting. The city will donate the property to Community Partners for Affordable...

Several dogs running around on the beach and in the water. One dog runs toward the camera.

Residents and dogs rally support to reopen Evanston’s Dog Beach

October 16, 2022

After six years without access to the Evanston dog beach, furry friends ran along the shore, dug in the sand and jumped into the lake Saturday morning. They accompanied their owners at a rally to support...

Picture of the entrance to Ryan Field before the rebuilding process begins.

Northwestern officials explain specifics of Ryan Field rebuild in 7th Ward meeting

October 13, 2022

Northwestern officials discussed developments on the Ryan Field rebuild at a Wednesday 7th Ward meeting.  The University announced official plans to construct a new football stadium on Sept. 28. The...

Colorful map of Evanston with black house silhouettes scattered on the map. The map is in the middle of the word “Evanston,” which is written in black, pink and purple.

A history of initiatives and attempts to increase affordable housing in Evanston

October 12, 2022

A few years ago, Evanston’s Interim Community Development Director Sarah Flax found out some residents were paying more than 25% of their income for housing in the 1960s. Concerns over the lack of...

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