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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


Evanston City Council overturns ruling against Northwestern construction plans

October 22, 2012

The Evanston City Council accepted Monday night an appeal by Northwestern that will allow the University to move forward with plans to build a new visitors center on Sheridan Road. Aldermen voted 6-2...

Evanston nears final decision on Robert Crown reconstruction

October 21, 2012

Evanston city officials are considering proposals for a new Robert Crown recreational center to be built and managed by a private owner because much-needed repairs for the old center would be too costly...

Sarah Flax, grants administrator with the city's planning and zoning division, waits for residents to show up at the first of two public comment sessions on the city's 2013 Action Plan. The Plan will allocate more than $2.4 million toward programs for the Evanston's low- and moderate-income residents.

Presidential debate distracts residents from Action Plan feedback session

October 16, 2012

No Evanston residents showed up at a Tuesday night meeting to discuss the city’s $2.4 million Action Plan for housing, economic development and public service projects. Aside from Sarah Flax, the...

Frustration, understanding after Evanston aldermen punt on ordinance vote

October 11, 2012

Evanston residents and Northwestern students expressed mixed reactions to the Evanston City Council’s decision Monday night to postpone voting on a proposed rental licensing ordinance. As written,...

Convenience store restricts number of young customers allowed inside

October 9, 2012

A sign posted outside a south Evanston convenience store limiting the number of children allowed inside has some questioning the restriction's legality. Sam Syed, owner of the Open Pantry Food Mart,...

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