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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 Wally Bobkiewicz at Monday’s City Council meeting. Aldermen approved 6-3 a $500,000 settlement in a lawsuit against Bobkiewicz that accuses him of discrimination.

Aldermen approve $500,000 settlement in discrimination case against city manager

November 14, 2017

Aldermen approved a $500,000 settlement Monday in a lawsuit against city manager Wally Bobkiewicz that accuses him of discriminating against a former Evanston employee. The federal lawsuit, filed in...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) listens at Monday’s City Council meeting. Wilson said he supported Albion Residential’s proposed development because it would increase the supply of rental units in Evanston.

Aldermen approve controversial Sherman Avenue apartment proposal

November 14, 2017

The approval of the newest 15-story addition to downtown Evanston was met with a chorus of boos and jeers from residents as a months-long debate over Albion Residential’s proposal reached its conclusion. Aldermen...

The building where LYFE Kitchen once stood, 1603 Orrington St. Kinship/Next of Kin, a new “all-occasion” restaurant, is set to open at the location early next year.

New ‘all-occasion’ restaurant to launch in Evanston early next year

November 10, 2017

A new “all-occasion” restaurant, Kinship/Next of Kin, will open January 2018 in downtown Evanston and serve a variety of handmade dishes. The restaurant will open at 1603 Orrington Ave. — the...

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston. The Fountain Square project is scheduled to be completed in spring 2018 after a winter hiatus.

Following delays, Fountain Square construction to be scaled back for winter

October 31, 2017

The Fountain Square project –– scheduled to be completed in May 2018 after delays due to weather and coordination issues –– will focus on pedestrian access and safety in anticipation of winter. Lara...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at the Oct. 9 City Council meeting. Wilson said at Monday’s special meeting that rules regulating capacity and the renting of accessory dwelling units prevent the creation of a “safe space.”

Aldermen refer rental space laws to Planning and Development Committee

October 31, 2017

Aldermen referred a pair of controversial city laws regulating rental spaces to be revisited by the Planning and Development Committee at a special City Council meeting Monday. After reviewing a report...

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