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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


A dog stands behind a metal gate with a “Beach Officially Closed” sign.

Council discusses potential dog park locations, concerns

September 28, 2021

Councilmembers and residents discussed concerns and benefits for a proposed Evanston dog park during Monday’s City Council meeting.  After Lake Michigan’s rising waters submerged Evanston’s fenced-off...

An exterior view of Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center

City Council strikes down proposed moratorium on accessory dwelling units

September 14, 2021

City Council struck down a proposed six-month moratorium on the construction of non-landlord-occupied internal accessory dwelling units Monday. ADUs are defined as small living units situated within...

A woman with blond hair sits behind a microphone and a brown name tag that reads “Storlie.”

Council votes yes on Storlie exit deal, but contention over transparency remains

August 12, 2021

City Council voted 5-4 to approve City Manager Erika Storlie’s resignation deal in a Thursday special meeting. But some alderpeople and residents say the final agreement still shields Storlie — and...

A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

City Council to consider moratorium on accessory dwelling units

July 1, 2021

Evanston’s Planning and Development Committee voted to introduce an ordinance to City Council which would stop the creation of new accessory dwelling units in Evanston homes not occupied by their landlords...

An Evanston beach at sunset, with waves beating against the sand and a blue and orange sky in the background.

City Council moves forward with proposal for non-resident lakefront parking charges

June 29, 2021

City Council voted to introduce a pilot program that would implement lakefront parking charges for non-residents Monday, moving forward with a proposal that would reverse the area’s longstanding free...

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