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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


Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a meeting. Revelle, city officials and members of nonprofit developer Evanston Lakehouse & Gardens presented a proposal to restore and enhance landmark buildings and gardens, create experiential environmental education supplemented by outdoor recreation and host community events at the estate.

Officials present plans to turn Harley Clarke into environmental educational center

April 26, 2017

Nearly 100 community members gathered Wednesday at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center to consider an operating and financial plan to turn the Harley Clarke Mansion property into a year-round environmental...

Parks and Recreation board plans renovations

October 21, 2016

City staff announced renovations for two west Evanston parks at a Parks and Recreation Board meeting Thursday. Department director Lawrence Hemingway said the improvements made to Mason Park will attract...

City Council passed a short-term plan for the Harley Clarke Mansion at their Monday meeting. For years, the community has been debating the rightful use of the controversial property, at 2603 Sheridan Rd.

Council passes short-term plan to reopen Harley Clarke

September 13, 2016

City Council voted Monday night to fund some basic renovations for the Harley Clarke Mansion, with plans to reopen, following years of debate over what to do with the property. Under the new plan, the...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks at Thursday night’s town hall meeting. Tisdahl said she is concerned about the effects of the state budget impasse on Evanston.

Mayor Tisdahl discusses crime, state budget crisis at town hall

May 27, 2016

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl discussed recent crime incidents in the city, as well as problems Evanston is having due to the state budget crisis at a town hall Thursday night. The city is experiencing limited...

The Harley Clarke Mansion was placed on a list of endangered historic sites in Illinois. City officials have said they will not make any decisions about the mansion’s future in 2016.

Harley Clarke Mansion placed on state list of ‘endangered’ sites

April 15, 2016

The Harley Clarke Mansion was put on a list of “endangered” historic sites in the state, Landmark Illinois, a nonprofit which works to protect historic sites, announced Wednesday. The mansion, located...

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