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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


The Frances Willard House Museum is shown from the side.

City historical organizations celebrate Preservation Month

May 26, 2022

The Shorefront Legacy Center unveiled two inaugural heritage site markers this month as part of a project seeking to recognize African American Heritage Sites and African Americans’ contributions to...

The outside of Evanston Public Library. City Council passed a motion Monday to introduce selling the parking lot adjacent to the library.

Council introduces sale of EPL parking lot amid residents’ development concerns

September 12, 2017

Members of City Council introduced a motion Monday to sell the downtown Evanston Public Library parking lot to developers. Although the introduction passed 7-2 — with Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) and...

City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a City Council meeting. Aldermen on Monday authorized Bobkiewicz to restart negotiations over the possible sale of a city-owned parking lot near the Evanston Public Library.

City to reopen negotiations over sale of library parking lot

May 9, 2017

Aldermen voted to reopen talks over the possible sale of a parking lot located next to the Evanston Public Library. In its final meeting, the 79th City Council voted 6-2 on Monday to authorize city...

Writer Julia Sweeney reads to an audience at Bookends & Beginnings at an event during last year’s Evanston Literary Festival. The festival will return this Saturday to celebrate Evanston’s vibrant literary community.

Evanston Literary Festival returns for third year

April 26, 2017

A&E Evanston will come together once more this weekend to celebrate its vibrant literary arts community. The annual Evanston Literary Festival will return on Saturday, featuring an expanded program...

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