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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


City manager Erika Storlie. City Council voted Monday to commit to increasing the reserve fund to 16.66 percent of expenses.

City may end nationwide city manager search, considers Erika Storlie as a candidate

May 29, 2020

City officials proposed ending the nationwide search for a city manager and promoting Erika Storlie, who has served as interim city manager amid the pandemic. “I hear from members of the community...

“STOP BOND” signs plastered across council chambers. Residents protested the bonds authorization at Monday’s council meeting.

Aldermen authorize bonds to finance new Robert Crown

April 23, 2019

Alderman voted 7-2 to authorize the 2019 A&B General Obligation Bonds at a Monday City Council meeting. The bonds will impose a direct annual tax, according to city document. The bonds are part...

The current Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main Street. Residents express concern about the price of renovating the building.

Residents fight increased costs of Robert Crown, even after construction has begun

February 28, 2019

When Evanston first decided to replace the 45-year-old Robert Crown Community Center, many residents agreed to use $30 million to fund the project. Since this initial estimate in 2015, the cost has jumped...

Ald. Thomas Suffredin speaks at City Council. Suffredin listened to concerns from his constituents about a proposal for 2626 Reese Ave.

Residents push back on development plan at Reese Avenue

February 13, 2019

Evanston residents raised concerns about a possible development in the 2600 block of Reese Ave. at Monday’s City Council meeting, after the Zoning Board of Appeals denied the developer modifications...

Rendering of the proposed new building. The plan for the new building was presented by Albion Residential, a group that acquires, develops and operates apartment complexes.

New tower proposal receives largely positive feedback from residents, business owners

May 5, 2017

A Chicago-based group proposed a plan for a new, mixed-use residential development in downtown Evanston to local residents and business owners at Prairie Moon on Tuesday. The new 16-story residential...

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