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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


Evanston residents respond to a poll about new services and features they would value in an updated Civic Center.

City to move operations to 909 Davis St. in early 2025 following high construction costs

November 20, 2024

On May 29, Evanston’s 5th Ward newsletter said city government operations would move out of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center by September. At a 5th Ward meeting in May, Economic Development Manager...

Existing buildings contribute 80% of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions, with the largest buildings contributing the most, according to a city presentation.

Biss, Climate Action Evanston launch Healthy Buildings Coalition to set emissions standards

November 13, 2024

Climate Action Evanston hosted a virtual meeting with Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, E-Town Sunrise, Fossil Free Northwestern and over 40 community members Tuesday to inaugurate the Healthy Buildings Coalition. The...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) addressed complexities with Horizon Realty Group’s calculations of affordable housing units for The Legacy.

City Council eyes new development plans in downtown Evanston amid affordable housing concerns

November 13, 2024

City Council debated Horizon Realty Group's revised plans for The Legacy, a mixed-use building development at 1621-1631 Chicago Ave., Monday evening. The property is located at the edge of downtown...

Jeff Boarini poses for a portrait in Fountain Square. The longtime Evanston resident has challenged Mayor Daniel Biss in the April election.

Mayor’s only challenger, Boarini, talks vision for Evanston, ties to Ald. Kelly

November 12, 2024

Months before he declared his reelection campaign, Mayor Daniel Biss jokingly challenged potential rivals while flexing Evanston’s nascent plan for public campaign funding. “This was like an anti-incumbent...

​​The revised proposed budget includes 13 measures to increase revenues in 2025, which will allow the city to reduce its reliance on reserves to cover its $12.5 million General Fund deficit.

City Council revises 2025 proposed budget before upcoming vote

November 12, 2024

Evanston City Council introduced a revised fiscal year 2025 proposed budget Monday night, representing a roughly $3 million decrease in expenses from the previously proposed budget announced Oct. 4.  After...

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