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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


Alds. Donald Wilson (4th) and Judy Fiske (1st) at an Ethics Subcommittee of the Rules Committee meeting. The subcommittee hosted its final meeting Monday.

Subcommittee holds final meeting on revising Evanston Code of Ethics

September 30, 2019

The Ethics Subcommittee of the Rules Committee held its final meeting Monday afternoon, the beginning of the end of a months-long saga to reform the city’s ethics code. Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) led...

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 20, 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...

The Harley Clarke Mansion in north Evanston.

Harley Clarke mansion spared from demolition

December 11, 2018

After facing months of pressure and backlash from residents, City Council on Monday unanimously reversed its decision to demolish the Harley Clarke mansion. Aldermen denied an application from the city...

The Harley Clarke Mansion. Evanston residents voted overwhelmingly in favor to preserve the building, unsurprising to aldermen.

Aldermen not surprised by support for Harley Clarke referendum

November 7, 2018

Aldermen were largely not surprised by the results of the referendum on Tuesday’s ballot, which showed overwhelming support to preserve the Harley Clarke Mansion. The problem of how to financially preserve...

A flyer urging voters to support the Harley Clarke referendum. On Tuesday, Evanston residents voted  ‘yes’ on Harley Clarke and real estate transfer tax referenda.

Residents vote ‘yes’ on Harley Clarke, real estate transfer tax referenda

November 7, 2018

Evanston residents overwhelmingly voted in support of restoring the Harley Clarke Mansion on Tuesday’s ballot. In an advisory referendum, roughly 80 percent of voters expressed their support for preservation...

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