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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


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...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. The Board of Ethics recommended that Rainey recuse herself from votes on Harley Clarke.

Recusal recommended as part of Rainey’s ethics code violation

October 30, 2018

The Evanston Board of Ethics advised that Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) recuse herself from voting on any future matters concerning the proposed demolition of the Harley Clarke Mansion, board member Karena Bierman...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Rainey is being accused of violating parts of the city’s Code of Ethics.

Ethics Board to hear complaints against Rainey regarding Harley Clarke fundraising

October 16, 2018

Evanston’s Board of Ethics announced Tuesday that it will hear two complaints filed against Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) regarding claims that she inappropriately forwarded an email and abused her power as...

The Harley Clarke Mansion in north Evanston. An advisory referendum regarding the demolition of Harley Clarke will be added to the ballot in November.

Panelists talk real estate transfer tax, Harley Clarke demolition at forum

October 14, 2018

Panelists discussed the real estate transfer tax and Harley Clarke Mansion referendums at a Sunday forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Evanston. City Council will ask voters in November whether...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Revelle brought forward the motions to admit Preservation Commission members as well as Landmarks Illinois members to Harley Clarke Mansion.

Aldermen allow Preservation Commission to visit Harley Clarke, deny statewide nonprofit

October 9, 2018

Aldermen decided Monday that members of Evanston’s Preservation Commission will be allowed to visit the Harley Clarke Mansion in advance of an Oct. 23 meeting, though architects, engineers and assessors...

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