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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


A pink house with a smaller yellow house attached to it, set against a purple background with yellow letters reading “Accessory Dwelling Unit.”

Accessory dwelling unit complaints come to life for off-campus students

October 18, 2021

At first glance, the most unique part of Weinberg junior Sarah Brown’s off-campus house on Pratt Court is the swirling, colorful paintings decorating the wall next to her staircase. Perhaps if Brown...

Daisy’s Place will have a permanent location on the lower level of First United Methodist Church of Evanston. The transitional shelter will have five beds for female-identifying residents.

First year-round women’s transitional shelter to open on the North Shore

January 7, 2020

Connections for the Homeless and First United Methodist Church of Evanston have partnered to open Daisy’s Place, a year-round transitional shelter for women. The shelter will be the first on the...

Evanston’s lovebirds looking to raise young after tough season

Evanston’s lovebirds looking to raise young after tough season

May 16, 2018

The peregrine falcon — a species that once was endangered — is now thriving across the Midwest in urban landscapes like Evanston’s 1st Ward. Since 2004, the falcons have taken to building their nests...

The intersection of Church Street and Orrington Avenue in the first ward. Residents of the first ward would like to see an ordinance that would be more strict on panhandling.

City officials look to introduce amendments to Evanston’s panhandling ordinance

January 12, 2018

City officials are looking to revise current guidelines on panhandling in Evanston due to an increase in resident concerns over the practice. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said city staff will likely...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) addresses residents who expressed concern about a proposed tower on Chicago Ave. Fiske invited the building’s developer to a meeting to discuss the proposal.

Residents voice concerns about plans for 25-story residential building on Chicago Avenue

October 25, 2017

Residents expressed overwhelming concern for a 25-story building proposal at a 1st Ward meeting Tuesday. Developers for the building presented their plans to an audience of about 80 people at The Merion,...

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