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The Daily Northwestern

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


Mayor Steve Hagerty sits in his office. One year into his first term, Hagerty said he is fully realizing the “all-encompassing” nature of his job.

Mayor hopes to be ‘honest broker’ with residents, focus on city finances

June 1, 2018

More than a year after taking office, Mayor Steve Hagerty said he is fully realizing the “all-encompassing” nature of his job. From overseeing City Council meetings to focusing on the city’s finances...

Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at a council meeting. The Transportation and Parking Committee, which Wynne chairs, recommended Wednesday that council approve an agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority to modernize the Purple Line.

Committee recommends council approval of Purple Line modernization

May 23, 2018

The Transportation and Parking Committee voted Wednesday to recommend approval for an agreement with Chicago Transit Authority to modernize the Purple Line in Evanston. According to city documents,...

Attendees at a kickoff event for Go Evanston in April 2017. Go Evanston recently established a partnership with Citizens’ Greener Evanston with the aim of promoting green transportation and enhancing street accessibility.

Community organizations join together to pursue carbon-free transportation

May 16, 2018

Citizens’ Greener Evanston recently established a partnership with Go Evanston to improve street accessibility and to advocate for carbon-free transportation in Evanston. The two organizations share...

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at a Human Services Committee meeting. Fleming called for further inquiry into the city’s publication of arrest records.

Human Services hears update from citizens police complaint committee

May 7, 2018

Following a year of meetings with Evanston residents and city staff, members of the Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee presented a status report to aldermen on Monday about the city’s complaint...

Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at a council meeting. Wynne voted to deny the lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens.

Council denies Harley Clarke lease agreement due to fundraising concerns, liability issues

April 9, 2018

City Council denied a 40-year lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens for the Harley Clarke mansion at a meeting Monday, possibly signalling the end of the three-year-long renovation effort. Aldermen...

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