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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


Parks and Recreation board plans renovations

October 21, 2016

City staff announced renovations for two west Evanston parks at a Parks and Recreation Board meeting Thursday. Department director Lawrence Hemingway said the improvements made to Mason Park will attract...

Ald. Jane Grover (7th) said at Monday’s City Council meeting that the new plan to rehabilitate rather than demolish Penny Park presents a good balance between maintaining the park’s safety and the community’s desire for preservation. Aldermen voted to terminate its contract with the current contractor.

City Council affirms new direction for Penny Park renovations

October 19, 2015

Aldermen approved Monday a plan to renovate rather than demolish Penny Park, ending the city’s contract with the current developers and affirming community inclusion in the park’s future design. City...

Parks and Recreation Board votes to rehabilitate rather than redesign Penny Park

October 2, 2015

Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Board unanimously voted last week to formally recommend City Council decide to rehabilitate Penny Park to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards rather than demolish...

The Evanston Parks and Recreation board discusses park maintenance at a meeting Thursday night. Board members discussed a proposal to ban smoking in all Evanston parks.

Parks and Recreation Board votes to ban smoking in Evanston parks

October 17, 2014

An Evanston board voted unanimously Thursday to recommend to City Council expanding the current smoking ban to apply to all public parks in the city. The motion will go to City Council, where the...

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