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The Daily Northwestern

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


An apartment complex on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Greenwood Street during the daytime.

Rising housing prices threaten to push out low- and middle-income Evanston residents

March 7, 2023

When Darlene Cannon, who’s currently running to represent the 2nd Ward on City Council, has gone canvassing, she said she’s met several families vulnerable to rising housing prices. Those who are...

Former 5th Ward Alderman Delores Holmes and Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) speak outside council chambers. Aldermen rejected a proposal for city funding for a 2nd Ward affordable housing development at Monday’s City Council meeting.

Aldermen reject city funding proposal for 2nd Ward affordable housing development

September 26, 2017

In a 5-3 vote at Monday’s City Council, aldermen struck down a proposal to help fund a three-story affordable housing development, citing concerns about access for Evanston residents. The building,...

Service providers, residents urge for action on affordable housing

Service providers, residents urge for action on affordable housing

September 19, 2017

Although city staff presented an affordable housing and accessibility overview at Monday’s City Council meeting, service providers and residents were upset that no concrete plan had been created, let...

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