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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


Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) listens during an Evanston City Council meeting. Fleming said she wanted the city to split the revenue from the proposed real estate transfer tax between the city’s general fund and the affordable housing fund.

Real estate transfer tax increase to appear on November ballot

August 14, 2018

Aldermen approved a resolution 6-2 to place the proposed real estate transfer tax increase on the ballot in November at a Monday meeting. City Council previously discussed increasing the real estate...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city meeting. The Housing and Homelessness Commission will ask City Council to legitimize detached garage rental units.

Housing and Homelessness Commission to introduce alternative affordable housing options

April 5, 2018

Members of the Evanston Housing and Homelessness Commission will introduce a plan to legalize coach house rentals as a means to create alternative affordable housing options. Evanston housing policy...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) at a meeting. Fiske agreed that the proposed panhandling ordinance needed reform.

Aldermen delay action on proposed additional panhandling regulations

March 5, 2018

Aldermen delayed action on proposed additional regulations for panhandling at Monday’s Human Services Committee meeting, citing a need for further discussion of the issue. The proposed ordinance would...

Accents Plus, 601 Davis St. Aldermen delayed the vote on the proposed development at that location after the developer asked for more time on the project.

City Council delays vote on 33-story development project

January 9, 2018

Aldermen tabled a vote at Monday’s City Council meeting on a proposed 33-story development at 601 Davis St. until Jan. 22 after the developer asked for more time on the project. Ald. Melissa Wynne...

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