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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

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks animal shelter, Dog Beach and a rooster

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks animal shelter, Dog Beach and a rooster

March 5, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council covers two major pieces of legislation and a rooster. The Council voted to approve changes to its current licensing legislation, as well as...

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City Council creates new license to individualize requirements for shared housing

February 28, 2023

City Council voted 8-1 Monday to create a Shared Housing Provider license in replacement of the Lodging Establishment license.  The ordinance requires all forms of shared housing — including hotels,...

Two self-check-out machines side by side with signs on them that read “no cash.”

As city considers banning cashless businesses, business owners and advocates express mixed reactions

February 22, 2023

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Evanston bakery Hewn always accepted cash payments. But in early 2020, the business pivoted to online sales only.  When the bakery reopened to walk-in customers, co-owner...

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks Harley Clarke and funding plans

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks Harley Clarke and funding plans

February 19, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council covers their discussion of Harley Clarke Mansion as well as other proposed amendments and ordinances. Angeli Mittal also spotlights a story...

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City Council introduces mandate for shared housing license

February 14, 2023

City Council voted 7-1 to introduce an amendment Monday to the city code that will require shared housing in Evanston to be licensed.  The council initially planned to vote on issuing a special use...

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