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


City Council approves Beacon Academy move to larger space

October 27, 2015

Aldermen granted a private high school permission Monday to move its classrooms to a larger downtown Evanston location. City Council voted unanimously to allow Beacon Academy, a Montessori-method school,...

Proposed Evanston budget increases property taxes, plans for potential cuts

October 10, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Under Evanston's proposed 2016 budget, city residents would see their property taxes rise 0.4 percent. The city released Friday its proposed budget for the next fiscal...

Parks and Recreation Board votes to rehabilitate rather than redesign Penny Park

October 2, 2015

Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Board unanimously voted last week to formally recommend City Council decide to rehabilitate Penny Park to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards rather than demolish...

Aldermen advance plan for Howard Street Theater

September 21, 2015

Aldermen on Monday directed the city to seek an architect to develop an initial drawing for the Howard Street Theater, a long-discussed Evanston project. In a 7-2 vote, City Council approved spending...

Representatives backing one of the three proposed locations for Evanstons performing arts center speak Monday night before City Council. Three Evanston residents from a committee tasked with analyzing the feasibility of a downtown theater later presented their plans before aldermen.

Council moves forward with downtown theater plan

July 28, 2015

Aldermen instructed the city manager to move forward with a preliminary plan to create a three-stage performing arts center after hearing a presentation on the proposal at their Monday meeting. A committee...

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