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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


Grosse Point Lighthouse, on Sheridan Road,  will undergo renovations this spring, not opening its doors again until the summer.

Evanston lighthouse to undergo renovations this spring

January 24, 2013

A 140-year-old lighthouse in Evanston is getting its first makeover this spring. The Grosse Point Lighthouse, a historic light station on Sheridan Road just north of campus, was the first one in the...

Evanston Councilwoman Coleen Burrus listens to the discussion during the Monday City Council meeting. The meeting addressed new city ordinances and honored the football team for its Gator Bowl victory.

Evanston City Council celebrates football victory, votes down construction

January 15, 2013

City Council celebrated NU's Gator Bowl victory but voted down a Howard Street construction project Monday night. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl presented a city award to Northwestern's football team, recognizing...

Evanston Edge is a new website that showcases local businesses. City officials hope the website will encourage residents to start their own enterprises.

New Evanston website promotes economic development

November 27, 2012

Evanston recently launched a new website, Evanston Edge, to promote economic development for current and future city businesses. Development for Evanston Edge began in April as part of the “city...

Evanston aldermen pass budget by unanimous vote, discusses ‘brothel’ changes

November 27, 2012

Evanston City Council voted Monday on the budget for the 2013 fiscal year and briefly discussed future changes to the city's controversial over-occupancy law. After a brief discussion on an amendment...

Evanston officials to propose amending controversial ‘brothel law’

November 20, 2012

Evanston officials are preparing to propose changes to the city’s so-called “brothel law,” the controversial occupancy ordinance at the center of recent town-gown tensions. The proposal would...

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