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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


Tony Kirchmeier, NU’s director of off-campus life, leads a meeting in which city and campus officials, as well as students and Evanston residents, discussed Dillo Day and other issues that affect the community.

Mayfest announces Dillo Day noise fixes

May 5, 2015

Mayfest representatives introduced their solutions to last year’s Dillo Day noise complaints at a community meeting Tuesday, including reorienting the stage to face east toward Lake Michigan and new...

City Council honored Ald. Coleen Burrus (9th), who is stepping down this month to take a position at Princeton University. Council also approved to lease the space at 1804 Maple Ave. to Pharmacann LLC to open a medical marijuana dispensary.

City Council authorizes medical marijuana dispensary lease, establishes tax on cultivation center

April 14, 2015

City Council on Monday approved a lease for city-owned property to house a medical marijuana dispensary. Aldermen unanimously approved for Pharmacann LLC to lease the storefront at 1804 Maple Ave. More...

Evanston aldermen delay vote on 12-story Maple Avenue apartment complex

March 24, 2015

Debate over the availability of affordable housing in downtown Evanston stalled aldermen Monday from approving a new 12-story residential building. City officials voted to delay the approval of plans...

Renee Paden speaks about the proposition to approve the Emerson Street/Ridge Ave./Green Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project. Paden called the traffic study of the intersection commissioned by the city an “abomination.”

Evanston City Council approves Ladd Arboretum path renovation

February 24, 2015

Evanston aldermen voted to approve plans to pave the pathway that runs through Ladd Arboretum with asphalt Monday evening in a split decision vote. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl cast the deciding vote after...

Protesters gather at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston on Sunday afternoon. Local religious groups hosted the peaceful demonstration to demonstrate solidarity and call for racial justice in response to the lack of indictments in the Eric Garner and Michael Brown cases.

Evanston religious community organizes protest Sunday for racial justice, peace

December 7, 2014

Members of the community and various religious groups flooded Fountain Square in Evanston on Sunday afternoon in a peaceful demonstration to call for racial justice. Religious leaders organized the...

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