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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

Robin Rue Simmons sits at a May meeting of City Council. The new 5th Ward aldermen has numerous ambitious plans for Evanston and her ward.

Robin Rue Simmons seeks to improve 5th Ward’s walkability, Evanston’s affordability

August 21, 2017

Robin Rue Simmons was a newcomer to Evanston politics before she won the 5th Ward’s aldermanic race earlier this year. “I have been self-employed most of my adult life,” said Rue Simmons, who...

An Evanston Police Department squad car. The department is investigating its actions in the July 14 arrest of Iain Bady.

Evanston police undergoing internal investigation following arrest of black 12-year-old cyclist

August 20, 2017

The Evanston Police Department is conducting an internal investigation to determine whether it acted lawfully by arresting a 12-year-old boy for riding on the back pegs of a bike in downtown Evanston in...

1726 Hinman Ave.

City Council rejects landmark designation for Sigma Chi-owned house

August 16, 2017

Evanston City Council voted Monday against an ordinance that would have designated the mansion at 1726 Hinman Ave. a landmark. The 7-2 decision, with only Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) and Ald. Ann Rainey (8th)...

The Robert Crown Community Center. Fundraising for the centers construction projects has reached $8.8 million.

Robert Crown Center fundraising reaches $8.8 million

August 15, 2017

The Robert Crown Community Center construction project has reached $8.8 million in funds and is expected to surpass $10 million, according to an update given by city officials at City Council on Monday. It...

The Harley Clarke Mansion. The city-owned building has been the subject of controversy for nearly four years and counting.

City Council moves RFP for Harley Clarke Mansion to final drafting stage

July 25, 2017

City Council voted unanimously on Monday to move a Request for Proposals for the Harley Clarke Mansion to its final drafting stage. If the process continues according to plan, the RFP will become available...

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