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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


City officials and Albion Residential leadership shovel dirt at a construction site on Sherman Avenue. The new complex will feature 273 residential units.

Albion Residential breaks ground on Sherman Avenue apartment building

August 23, 2018

Albion Residential held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday attended by members of city staff, property stakeholders and members of the Evanston community. The controversial Sherman Avenue apartment...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) listens at Monday’s City Council meeting. Wilson said he supported Albion Residential’s proposed development because it would increase the supply of rental units in Evanston.

Aldermen approve controversial Sherman Avenue apartment proposal

November 14, 2017

The approval of the newest 15-story addition to downtown Evanston was met with a chorus of boos and jeers from residents as a months-long debate over Albion Residential’s proposal reached its conclusion. Aldermen...

A customer is served at Tommy Nevin's Pub, located on Sherman Avenue. The popular bar for Northwestern students is for sale and will be demolished if a proposed 16-story apartment tower is approved by the City of Evanston.

Nevin’s, Prairie Moon owners voice support for proposed apartment tower on their footprint

August 10, 2017

The owners of Tommy Nevin’s Pub and Prairie Moon testified at Wednesday’s Evanston Plan Commission meeting in favor of the proposed apartment tower that would demolish their existing buildings. If...

Rendering of the proposed new building. The plan for the new building was presented by Albion Residential, a group that acquires, develops and operates apartment complexes.

New tower proposal receives largely positive feedback from residents, business owners

May 4, 2017

A Chicago-based group proposed a plan for a new, mixed-use residential development in downtown Evanston to local residents and business owners at Prairie Moon on Tuesday. The new 16-story residential...

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