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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


Local billionaire to receive recognition from state landmarks organization

January 28, 2016

Evanston billionaire Jennifer Pritzker will be recognized by Landmarks Illinois, a nonprofit that aims to protect state and cultural landmarks, for her dedication to the preservation and renovation of...

Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) attends a City Council meeting. Aldermen voted to table the long-held discussion over the future of Harley Clarke Mansion at Monday’s meeting.

Aldermen postpone Harley Clarke Mansion talks until state budget cuts certain

October 27, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Aldermen voted Monday to table future discussion on the Harley Clarke Mansion until an Illinois state budget is released specifying the amount of funding cut from Evanston. City...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz attends a City Council meeting. He told aldermen at a special City Council meeting Saturday that Evanston needs to prepare for likely state funding cuts and a potential property tax freeze across Illinois.

Aldermen talk budget, tax increases with state funding still in question

October 25, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Aldermen began discussing Saturday morning the 2016 budget and this year’s proposed tax levy increase of about 2 percent. At a special City Council meeting that included...

 Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl concludes an hour-long discussion at City Council’s Monday meeting about the future of the Harley Clarke Mansion. Tisdahl suggested aldermen factor in the potential of upcoming state budget cuts while considering whether the city should pay for mansion renovations, a long-debated topic in Evanston.

Aldermen hold Harley Clarke decision, discuss potential for city renovations

October 13, 2015

City Council decided to further postpone action on the Harley Clarke Mansion after an alderman proposed the city pay to renovate the building. Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) motioned to allocate up to nearly...

Evanston City Council approves Harley Clarke report

June 9, 2015

A report on the Harley Clarke Mansion presented to aldermen Monday revealed no consensus within the community on which option for the mansion's future would be best. Aldermen approved the report following...

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