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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


Harley Clarke supporters meet at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Residents discussed working together to operate Harley Clarke Mansion.

Harley Clarke supporters discuss forming coalition for preservation efforts

May 1, 2019

Supporters of Harley Clarke are taking a new approach in their efforts to save the mansion: collaboration. In the past, many groups have submitted varying proposals for what to do with the historic...

The current Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main Street. Residents express concern about the price of renovating the building.

Residents fight increased costs of Robert Crown, even after construction has begun

February 28, 2019

When Evanston first decided to replace the 45-year-old Robert Crown Community Center, many residents agreed to use $30 million to fund the project. Since this initial estimate in 2015, the cost has jumped...

Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a town hall meeting Monday. Community members raised concern about how the city plans to finance the Robert Crown Community Center project.

Community members concerned about city payment for Robert Crown project

February 21, 2019

Evanston community members raised concern over how the city plans to finance the Robert Crown Community Center at Mayor Steve Hagerty’s town hall meeting Wednesday. The city broke ground last July...

Evanston residents meet to discuss ideas to repurpose the Harley Clarke mansion. Community members proposed repurposing plans that would provide more lakefront access to minorities.

Residents discuss minority access in Harley Clarke repurposing

January 25, 2019

Making the Harley Clarke mansion a more accessible space for minorities is a high priority, Evanston residents said at a community gathering Thursday. The gathering at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Council members on Monday voted against Rainey’s censure following her involvement in the Harley Clarke demolition efforts.

Aldermen vote against censure of Rainey following ethics violations

December 4, 2018

Aldermen voted against the censure of Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a Monday Rules Committee meeting, following findings by the Board of Ethics that Rainey had violated the city’s ethics code on three counts. The...

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