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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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City Council approves contract to rebuild Evanston Animal Shelter

February 28, 2023

City Council voted 8-1 Monday to approve a $6.85 million contract with CCC Holdings, Inc. to construct a new facility for the Evanston Animal Shelter. The Oakton Street shelter processes an average...

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...

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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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City Council discusses miscommunication in Harley Clarke, Jens Jensen leasing process

February 14, 2023

Councilmembers, Evanston officials and community members clashed over the future of the Harley Clarke Mansion during Monday’s City Council meeting. Non-profit Artists Book House had signed a lease...

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks ARPA funding and cashless business ban

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks ARPA funding and cashless business ban

January 26, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes discussions of ARPA funding and a new ordinance banning cashless businesses. We also dive into a story on the new environmental justice...

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