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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


Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) reads the agenda for Monday’s council meeting. Aldermen further discussed the proposed 2015 budget.

Council discusses library tax, animal shelter funds

November 11, 2014

City Council continued its discussion of the proposed 2015 budget Monday, raising questions about the Evanston Public Library levy tax and the Evanston Animal Shelter funding. Aldermen asked city...

Aldermen discuss a plastic bag ban for some Evanston businesses at the City Council meeting Monday.

Aldermen ban plastic bags for 27 Evanston businesses

July 30, 2014

Aldermen narrowly passed a plastic bag ban Monday for 27 Evanston businesses after extensive debate over the practicality and feasibility of the proposal. The ban, which was sent back to committee earlier...

The Sherman Plaza complex is one of the tallest buildings in Evanston. Aldermen voted down a proposal to install a fence around the perimeter of the  Sherman Plaza parking garage earlier this week.

Evanston aldermen deny funds for fence around Sherman Plaza garage roof

June 28, 2014

Efforts by the city manager’s office to add safety measures to Evanston rooftops have stalled after aldermen voted down a proposal to install a fence around the perimeter of the Sherman Plaza parking...

Cook County denies Evanston funds for surveillance cameras near ETHS

June 16, 2014

Cook County denied Evanston’s request for a grant to fund the installment of surveillance cameras near Evanston Township High School earlier this month. According to a copy of a letter obtained by...

Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) speaks to City Council and recommends the city end its relationship with Community Animal Rescue Effort. The council voted 4-2 to terminate the partnership with the nonprofit.

City Council votes to cut ties with CARE

April 9, 2014

At a heated and tense meeting, City Council moved Tuesday night to end Evanston's relationship with Community Animal Rescue Effort, ordering the organization to end its work at the city's animal shelter. “To...

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