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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

Aldermen discuss a plastic bag ban for some Evanston businesses at the City Council meeting Monday.

Aldermen ban plastic bags for 27 Evanston businesses

July 30, 2014

Aldermen narrowly passed a plastic bag ban Monday for 27 Evanston businesses after extensive debate over the practicality and feasibility of the proposal. The ban, which was sent back to committee earlier...

An elm tree at 1515 Chicago Ave. is shown. Aldermen approved a developer’s plan to remove the tree in order to build a hotel on the site.

Evanston City Council gives exception for proposed hotel on Chicago Avenue

April 29, 2014

Aldermen granted an exception of a city ordinance Monday night to a developer building a hotel on Chicago Avenue, despite residents' concerns voiced at the City Council meeting.  The decision will...

Evanston City Council rejects proposal to extend time for construction

November 26, 2013

Evanston City Council on Monday night rejected a proposal that would have given the developers of a controversial 35-story tower more time to start construction. The resolution, put forward by the city’s...

Davis Street construction nears completion, 4th Ward alderman says

November 7, 2013

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) reassured residents Wednesday night that “disruptive” Davis Street construction is close to completion. Weather permitting, Davis Street construction should finish by Nov....

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl listen to citizen comments. Several citizens urged city council members not to ban e-cigarette use in Evanston.

Evanston City Council postpones vote on Starbucks’ liquor license

October 15, 2013

Aldermen on Monday night held off on approving a liquor license that would allow Northwestern students to find a different type of buzz at the Starbucks in downtown Evanston. City Council voted Monday...

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