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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


An exterior photo of Margarita Inn.

Land Use Commission upholds rooming house designation for Margarita Inn, special use permit still expired

May 26, 2022

Connections for the Homeless can continue operating the Margarita Inn under a rooming house designation, Evanston’s Land Use Commission ruled Wednesday.  Connections’ pending acquisition of the...

A number of food items on a tan lunch plate. From left to right, there is a fork, tater tots, celery and carrots and a carton of milk. Below that there are orange slices and a burger.

Here are the food-related service programs available in Evanston this summer

May 25, 2022

In recent years, Evanston has expanded its availability of fresh fruits and vegetables for residents of all ages. This summer, residents can access meals through a summer food program and a number of food...

In Focus: As Connections for the Homeless looks to purchase the Margarita Inn, residents remain divided on the building’s future

In Focus: As Connections for the Homeless looks to purchase the Margarita Inn, residents remain divided on the building’s future

May 23, 2022

More than 200 people packed St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on March 13 for a special 4th Ward meeting. They were all prepared to discuss the same topic: the future of the Margarita Inn.  The building,...

A golden legal scale on a purple background.

Mayor Biss, Evanston landlord sued for uninhabitable living conditions in $10 million class-action lawsuit

March 31, 2022

Three former tenants have filed a $10 million class-action lawsuit against an Evanston landlord and his son, as well as Mayor Daniel Biss, for restitution after living in “crumbling properties.” Carlene...

The front of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a red brick building with a concrete entryway.

Rapid Recap: City Council approves South Boulevard housing project

March 1, 2022

City Council authorized a proposal to develop a mixed-income housing project at 504-514 South Blvd. Monday night.  The selected proposal has 41 units of family housing. Sarah Flax, the city’s housing...

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