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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


Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a town hall meeting Monday. Community members raised concern about how the city plans to finance the Robert Crown Community Center project.

Community members concerned about city payment for Robert Crown project

February 21, 2019

Evanston community members raised concern over how the city plans to finance the Robert Crown Community Center at Mayor Steve Hagerty’s town hall meeting Wednesday. The city broke ground last July...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Rainey’s ethics violations revealed loopholes in the Code of Ethics.

Rules committee votes to appoint subcommittee to evaluate Code of Ethics

January 23, 2019

Aldermen decided at a Rules Committee meeting Tuesday to appoint a subcommittee that will re-examine the city’s Code of Ethics. At a previous Rules Committee meeting in December, aldermen discovered...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a city meeting. Rue Simmons and other aldermen on Monday unanimously rejected an application to overturn the Preservation Commission’s protection of the Harley Clarke Mansion.

City Council rejects application for appeal to demolish Harley Clarke

December 12, 2018

Aldermen on Monday unanimously rejected an application to overturn the Preservation Commission’s protection of the Harley Clarke Mansion, after a heated meeting on Monday. The Harley Clarke Mansion,...

The Harley Clarke Mansion in north Evanston.

Harley Clarke mansion spared from demolition

December 11, 2018

After facing months of pressure and backlash from residents, City Council on Monday unanimously reversed its decision to demolish the Harley Clarke mansion. Aldermen denied an application from the city...

The Harley Clarke Mansion in north Evanston.

Attorney General’s office to consider disclosure of Harley Clarke donation amounts

November 26, 2018

Evanston may have to disclose individual donor amounts to the Harley Clarke Mansion demolition fund, pending a decision from the Illinois Attorney General’s office, assistant city manager Erika Storlie...

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