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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


Tisdahl prioritizes violence prevention with university donation

October 13, 2015

Allocations of the first installment of Northwestern’s five-year, $5 million donation plan to Evanston will go largely to Sheridan Road repairs and violence prevention in the city. Mayor Elizabeth...

 Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl concludes an hour-long discussion at City Council’s Monday meeting about the future of the Harley Clarke Mansion. Tisdahl suggested aldermen factor in the potential of upcoming state budget cuts while considering whether the city should pay for mansion renovations, a long-debated topic in Evanston.

Aldermen hold Harley Clarke decision, discuss potential for city renovations

October 13, 2015

City Council decided to further postpone action on the Harley Clarke Mansion after an alderman proposed the city pay to renovate the building. Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) motioned to allocate up to nearly...

Northwestern donates first portion of $5 million gift to Evanston

October 11, 2015

Northwestern has donated $1 million to Evanston in the first annual installment of a five-year gift announced last spring. Half of the first donation will help improve Sheridan Road through resurfacing...

Youth & Opportunity United, the Evanston-based youth development organization formerly known as Youth Organizations Umbrella, is headquartered at 1027 Sherman Ave. The organization held a public launch Saturday for their Campaign for Youth Opportunity to raise $15 million by the end of next June.

Y.O.U. announces $15 million campaign to fund expansion

October 4, 2015

Local youth development organization Youth & Opportunity United announced a $15 million fundraising campaign Saturday to expand programming and establish a new headquarters in Evanston. Y.O.U.,...

On the first full day of a state arts conference hosted in Evanston, attendees gathered in a tent on the East Lawn of Norris University Center for an opening reception.

Evanston hosts statewide arts conference

September 28, 2015

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl spoke to a crowd of artists and art-lovers from across the state Monday morning about the crucial role art plays in a community. Tisdahl spoke to more than 300 people...

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