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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


Evanston City Councilmembers join Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza and community leaders at the menorah lighting in Fountain Square.

Christmas in Lake Michigan? How Evanston’s City Councilmembers celebrate the holidays

December 4, 2024

From jumping into the frigid Lake Michigan waters to watching Christmas classics and enjoying local radio stations on a precise timeline, Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) takes the holiday season very seriously. Evanston’s...

Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) responded to Tina Payton’s comment that rent policies should be discussed with local landlords.

City Council introduces increased rental registration and inspection fees

November 27, 2024

City Council unanimously voted to introduce two ordinances proposing rental registration and inspection fee increases Monday, referring them to the Planning and Development Committee before they come back...

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) successfully motioned to remove $150,000 in planned renovations for the park from the budget.

City Council passes $395 million budget with no property tax increase

November 26, 2024

City Council passed Evanston’s budget and tax levy for fiscal year 2025 at its Monday evening meeting, with property taxes set to remain flat for another year. The revised budget presented at the...

Retired lawyer Stephen Hackney (left) is a newcomer to politics.

Ald. Clare Kelly challenged by retired lawyer Stephen Hackney for 1st Ward seat

November 22, 2024

After narrowly winning her election by 26 votes in 2021, Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) is up for reelection for her second term. Her challenger, Stephen Hackney, is a newcomer to politics. Kelly grew up in...

Evanston residents respond to a poll about new services and features they would value in an updated Civic Center.

City to move operations to 909 Davis St. in early 2025 following high construction costs

November 20, 2024

On May 29, Evanston’s 5th Ward newsletter said city government operations would move out of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center by September. At a 5th Ward meeting in May, Economic Development Manager...

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