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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


Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave. Northwestern University is looking to get approval from the city to host professional sporting events and concerts at the recently-renovated arena.

Residents voice opposition to professional sporting, commercial events at Welsh-Ryan Arena

June 26, 2019

Evanston and Wilmette residents voiced concerns at a meeting Tuesday over a proposed amendment to Evanston’s Permitted Uses Ordinance. The policy would allow Northwestern to host professional sporting...

In Focus: How the Harley Clarke Mansion became Evanston’s most hotly contested issue

In Focus: How the Harley Clarke Mansion became Evanston’s most hotly contested issue

May 19, 2019

Former 3rd Ward alderman Emily Guthrie could not believe what she saw on Election Day last November. Unlike many in the country, she wasn’t focused on the results of congressional races, but rather the...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Fiske said that with code amendments, the city could have more input into the designs and placements of permanent sidewalk cafe structures.

Planning and Development Committee discusses permanent sidewalk cafes

May 13, 2019

Evanston’s Planning and Development Committee discussed the creation of permanent sidewalk cafes at Monday’s meeting. City staff sought direction from the committee regarding possible code amendments...

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. Judy Fiske (1st). Aldermen voted to reject the proposed development at 2626 Reese Ave.

Aldermen reject Reese Avenue house, major zoning relief

April 23, 2019

At a Monday Planning and Development Committee meeting, aldermen voted to reject the proposed development at 2626 Reese Ave., which would have required a major zoning relief previously denied by the Zoning...

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