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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

Aldermen approved in June five city lots viable for gun ranges to open their business in the city with a special-use permit. Last week, the council passed regulations on obtaining a gun-range license.

City Council adds hurdles to setting up gun ranges in Evanston

September 27, 2015

Aldermen voted last week to add several requirements for gun ranges to obtain a license in Evanston, continuing an effort to regulate potential gun sales in the city following evolved federal and state...

Stephanie Levine from Evanston public works talks a group of community members through the four designs the city is proposing for the Fountain Square Plaza renovation. About 20 residents gathered Tuesday night to provide input on the designs.

City begins process of narrowing down designs for Fountain Square renovation

July 16, 2015

Evanston community members gathered Tuesday night to provide input on several proposed features for the upcoming Fountain Square Plaza redesign, including an ice skating rink and a veteran’s memorial. About...

John Berkley, a board member of an Evanston youth soccer club, shares his concerns for an alcohol-based establishment near James Park playing fields. City Council voted at Mondays meeting to begin negotiations with Smylie Brothers Brewing Company to relocate to 2222 Oakton St., which is adjacent to the park.

Negotiations with brewing company approved despite citizen objection

July 14, 2015

Aldermen voted Monday to begin negotiations with Smylie Brothers Brewing Company to move into the property of a former recycling center, despite residents’ objections due to the building’s proximity...

With Evanstons new ordinance, there are five lots viable for gun ranges to open their business in the city with a special-use permit. Aldermen passed the ordinance at Mondays City Council meeting.

City Council restricts zoning for gun ranges in Evanston

June 23, 2015

Aldermen voted unanimously Monday to limit the areas in Evanston where gun ranges can set up shop, leaving five lots in the city as viable areas for a business to allow shooting instruction or practice. The...

Assistant city manager Martin Lyons briefs City Council Monday on his staffs recommendation for the Robert Crown Center project fundraising consultant. The council voted unanimously to approve Consulting Counselling Service, the pricier but more thorough proposal.

Evanston City Council hires consultant to strategize Robert Crown project fundraising

June 16, 2015

Aldermen moved forward Monday in hiring a fundraising consultant for the Robert Crown Center building project, swallowing a steeper price tag for a higher level of involvement from the selected firm...

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