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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 Council allocated funding to make masonry and roof repairs to the fog houses next to the Harley Clarke mansion in the 2017 budget. The fog houses are used for summer parks programming.

City’s response to Harley Clarke Mansion plan: A sigh of relief

September 18, 2016

After four years of debate over the fate of the Harley Clarke Mansion — a hulking, ivy-colored structure on Sheridan Road — City Council finally struck a deal, albeit temporary. “We were trying...

Evanston asks Illinois governor to protect city funds

March 17, 2015

Aldermen unanimously expressed their opposition Monday to a proposal by the governor that would force Evanston to cut expenses by more than 4 percent. In February, Gov. Bruce Rauner proposed a budget...

City officials pose for a selfie promoting national Kick Butts Day. The Evanston Department of Health and Human Services will use the photo to promote tobacco-free lifestyles for local youth.

Evanston City Council postpones discussion of Ladd Arboretum path rehab

February 9, 2015

Evanston aldermen voted unanimously Monday to delay action on the plan to rehabilitate the path that runs through Edward R. Ladd Arboretum until after a public meeting has been held to discuss the specifics...

City Council discusses Evanston’s participation in the Divvy bike sharing program. Aldermen passed a resolution Monday night to accept participation and talked over the implementation of the 2015 plastic bag ban.

Evanston City Council chooses to join Divvy bike share, talks plastic bag ban

November 18, 2014

Council voted Monday to participate in the Divvy bike-share service, though some aldermen voiced concerns about the program. The resolution authorizes city manager Wally Bobkiewicz to negotiate an...

Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) presided over the City Council meeting Monday in Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl's absence.

Council votes to cooperate with Attorney General’s investigation of CARE funds

June 24, 2014

Aldermen voted Monday to cooperate with the Illinois Attorney General’s investigation into funds raised by the Community Animal Rescue Effort while it was operating out of the Evanston Animal Shelter. Although...

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