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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


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Former Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl to receive honorary street sign on McDaniel Avenue

April 17, 2025

Former Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl will be honored with a sign reading “Elizabeth Tisdahl Way” on McDaniel Avenue after a unanimous vote from City Council on Monday. Tisdahl, who served as mayor from...

Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) is seated at the City Council dais.

City Council sells 9th Ward lot to ETHS, drawing criticism from neighbors

April 15, 2025

City Council voted 8-1 to sell a 9th Ward lot to Evanston Township High School for the construction of an affordable housing unit Monday.  The decision ignited public outcry in the newly dedicated...

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City Council likely to see three new members in light of April 1 elections

April 4, 2025

Evanston may see three new councilmembers after Tuesday’s elections, based on preliminary results from the Cook County Clerk’s office. With Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) running unopposed, eight seats...

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Matt Rodgers leads 8th Ward race over incumbent Devon Reid

April 1, 2025

Matt Rodgers is leading in the election for 8th Ward councilmember according to preliminary results from the Cook County Clerk’s office. As of 9:10 p.m., Rodgers has 810 votes to incumbent Ald. Devon...

The ordinance requires buildings of more than 20,000 square feet and municipal buildings of more than 10,000 square feet to eliminate on-site greenhouse gas emissions and use only renewable energy sources by 2050.

Healthy Buildings Ordinance approved after lengthy deliberation and stakeholder input

March 12, 2025

City Council passed the much-debated Healthy Buildings Ordinance in a 7-1 vote at its meeting Monday evening, putting Evanston on track to follow its Climate Action and Resilience Plan goals. The ordinance...

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