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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


Housing and grants division manager Sarah Flax. Flax says new development at 1900 Sherman Ave will exceed compliance with Evanston’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

Evanston aldermen further affordable housing efforts

April 29, 2019

Aldermen discussed affordable housing plans during a Special City Council meeting Monday. Aldermen approved a resolution for the city manager to acquire a vacant lot on Church Street for a potential...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons said that she hopes organizations that support the new Robert Crown center will help raise more money so the city doesn’t have to take on any more of the center’s financial burden.

Council introduces authorization of general obligation bond issuances

April 8, 2019

In a Monday City Council meeting, aldermen introduced an ordinance to authorize the 2019 A&B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds. The bonds fall under two groups, 2019A and 2019B, and will...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle at Monday’s Rules Committee meeting. Revelle emphasized making sure residents have enough time to discuss matters important to them.

Evanston Rules Committee moves to change public comment rules

April 1, 2019
The move comes after the Illinois assistant Attorney General sent a letter last month to Evanston Assistant Attorney Alexandra Ruggie.
The Harley Clarke Mansion. Aldermen discussed the future of the mansion at City Council on Monday

City council opens conversation about future of Harley Clarke Mansion, asks for request for proposal draft

March 13, 2019

Aldermen voted 5-4 to have city staff prepare a draft to solicit proposals for the Harley Clarke mansion at City Council on Monday. The period for proposals would be open for nine months to nonprofit,...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Wilson said he did not feel comfortable moving forward with the proposed Chicago Avenue development until the city added a clause in the contract specifying what would happen if the project failed

Aldermen place planned Chicago Avenue development on hold, requesting more details

February 26, 2019

Aldermen voted 6-3 to place on hold an ordinance requesting a special use permit and a zoning map amendment for a planned development on Chicago Avenue at a Monday City Council meeting. The planned...

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