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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) attends a city meeting. Rainey’s ward hosts a former police outpost, which the council is considering leasing to Strawdog Theatre Co.

As city seeks to accommodate Strawdog Theatre, some aldermen hesitate

May 12, 2016

City staff is recommending Strawdog Theatre Co. temporarily fill the former police outpost on Howard Street, but some aldermen are wary of moving forward amid discussion over the company’s occupation...

Ross Barney Architects selected to design Howard Street Theater

February 21, 2016

Evanston announced it would hire Ross Barney Architects to lead the concept and design planning for the Howard Street Theater. The company was chosen from 12 applicants to design the theater, to be...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) reads from the agenda at a City Council meeting. Rainey, whose ward houses the potential Howard Street Theater, voiced support at Monday’s council meeting for Strawdog Theatre Company’s involvement in the project.

Strawdog Theatre Company to plan with city for Howard Street Theater project

November 13, 2015

Strawdog Theatre Company will begin negotiations with city officials to occupy and help develop the potential Howard Street Theater, as the city searches for ways to revitalize the Howard Street area of...

Evanston police relocate outpost on Howard Street

November 1, 2015

The Evanston Police Department relocated its Howard Street outpost one block west of its former location at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. The outpost, now located at 745 Howard St., first opened...

Aldermen advance plan for Howard Street Theater

September 21, 2015

Aldermen on Monday directed the city to seek an architect to develop an initial drawing for the Howard Street Theater, a long-discussed Evanston project. In a 7-2 vote, City Council approved spending...

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