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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


Alderman Eleanor Revelle. Revelle said she’s receiving fewer emails than normal, which she attributed to residents’ preoccupation with the coronavirus.

Social distancing protocols limit communication with constituents

April 15, 2020

With limits on in-person meetings, community events and handshaking, Evanston aldermen are adjusting how they communicate with constituents amid COVID-19. In addition to attending remote City Council...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Fiske voted against the plans for a possible high rise to be located at 605 Davis St. during Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting.

Planning and Development Committee to propose high rise on Davis Street

April 14, 2020

The city’s Planning and Development Committee voted during its virtual Monday meeting to introduce an ordinance for the creation of a 220-foot-tall high-rise to City Council. The planned building,...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Aldermen said the city cannot offer a comprehensive plan for housing relief.

Amid calls for housing relief, aldermen say city resources are limited

April 6, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic began disrupting incomes, Evanston residents turned to the city for support to keep up on rent and mortgage payments. However, aldermen are saying comprehensive relief to citizens...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th). Wilson said Evanston should spend more time discussing the issue before voting on the resolution.

City Council votes to continue medical aid in dying discussions before voting on proposed resolution

February 11, 2020

City Council voted to strike a resolution from the agenda concerning medical aid in dying after listening to more than an hour of public comment regarding the issue. The resolution proposed to support...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th). City Council introduced a slew of ordinances as the city prepares to pass its 2020 budget.

Fiscal year 2020 budget ordinances introduced at City Council

November 19, 2019

Aldermen introduced a host of ordinances Monday in a push to finalize the city’s 2020 budget before the end of the year. With only two City Council sessions remaining, aldermen moved to introduce...

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