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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


Letter to the Editor: Demolishing Harley Clarke is a win for preservation

November 1, 2018

Since 2015, the Harley Clarke Mansion has stood empty. The vintage building is nestled between the Grosse Point Lighthouse and Evanston’s Lighthouse Beach in the city’s far northeast corner. As city...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. The Board of Ethics recommended that Rainey recuse herself from votes on Harley Clarke.

Recusal recommended as part of Rainey’s ethics code violation

October 30, 2018

The Evanston Board of Ethics advised that Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) recuse herself from voting on any future matters concerning the proposed demolition of the Harley Clarke Mansion, board member Karena Bierman...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Evanston’s Board of Ethics found Rainey to be in violation of the Evanston Code of Ethics on three counts.

Ethics board finds Rainey in violation on three counts

October 26, 2018

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) on Thursday was found to be in violation of the Evanston Code of Ethics on three counts. Two complaints were filed against Rainey, centering around her involvement with the group...

Preservation Commission chair Diane Williams at a meeting. Members on Tuesday voted unanimously to deny the city’s certificate of appropriateness to demolish Harley Clarke Mansion.

Harley Clarke demolition application denied by Preservation Commission

October 23, 2018

The Evanston Preservation Commission unanimously denied the city’s application to demolish the Harley Clarke Mansion at Tuesday’s Preservation Commission meeting. A total of 35 expert architects...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Rainey is being accused of violating parts of the city’s Code of Ethics.

Ethics Board to hear complaints against Rainey regarding Harley Clarke fundraising

October 16, 2018

Evanston’s Board of Ethics announced Tuesday that it will hear two complaints filed against Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) regarding claims that she inappropriately forwarded an email and abused her power as...

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