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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

Sarah Flax, Evanstons housing and grants administrator, fields questions as working groups discuss proposed amendments to the citys inclusionary housing ordinance. More than 50 developers, landlords, concerned residents and city officials gathered Monday night as part of a push to improve affordable housing in Evanston.

City gathers feedback on proposed amendments to the inclusionary housing ordinance

July 1, 2015

Groups of developers, landlords, concerned residents and city officials gave feedback on proposed amendments to Evanston’s inclusionary housing ordinance Monday night during a workshop held by the...

Evanston homeless shelter open more often than usual due to cold start to 2014

January 30, 2014

A local nonprofit has increased its shelter assistance to Evanston homeless residents in response to extreme temperatures early this year. Though Evanston does not have round-the-clock refuge for the...

Housing options expand for low-income renters in Cook County

May 22, 2013

Hundreds of low-income renters in Evanston will have expanded housing options starting in August, thanks to the passage of an ordinance by the Cook County Board of Commissioners earlier this month. The...

Homelessness increases slightly in Illinois in 2012, report shows

April 21, 2013

Homelessness in Illinois increased slightly from 2011 to 2012, bucking a national trend of stable rates, according to a report released April 9 by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Statewide,...

A portrait of former mayor Lorraine H. Morton was unveiled during Monday’s city council meeting. Morton, 94, was present for the ceremony.

City Council approves mental health services funding, loan for affordable housing

February 26, 2013

City Council unanimously approved a measure Monday night to give additional funding to mental health management services to address the city's mental illness problems. Evanston Health Department Director...

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