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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


A rendering of the affordable housing development on South Boulevard that City Council approved Monday. Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) said the approval is a win for Evanston renters.

City Council unanimously approves South Boulevard affordable housing development

October 26, 2023

Following several months of deliberation, City Council unanimously approved a 60-unit affordable housing development on South Boulevard at its Oct. 23 meeting.  As housing costs in the city continue...

A tan residential building

City Council approves loans, holds land sale for Church Street affordable housing complex

June 27, 2023

City council stopped short of greenlighting a planned housing complex on Church Street Monday night, holding a sale of land but granting loans to the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation. The...

Illustration of person in dark blue jacket putting hands over forehead, sitting on floor under a “final notice” sign in red letters on a brown door.

Illinois tenants behind on rent payments are eligible for up to $25,000 in financial assistance

May 19, 2021

The Illinois Rental Payment Program opened Monday to provide financial relief to residents behind on rent payments due to COVID-19-related losses or reductions in income, as well as those experiencing...

Illustration of a person with dark curly hair, wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, sitting on a front stoop outside of a wooden door with their head in their hands. The door, which is set against a dark red wall, has a sign taped to it reading “final notice” in dark red letters.

The Daily Northwestern’s rent relief guide

April 2, 2021

Illinois’ statewide eviction moratorium will expire on May 1, after which residents will be responsible for making up any payments missed during the moratorium period. The Centers for Disease Control...

Evanston residents speak about affordable housing at a special City Council meeting Monday. Aldermen discussed two proposed developments with affordable housing units.

Aldermen consider two affordable housing development plans

February 5, 2019

Aldermen considered new affordable housing development plans which would serve seniors and mixed-income households. In a unanimous vote at Monday’s special City Council meeting, aldermen approved...

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