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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


The current Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. Beacon Academy donated $500,000 to the Robert Crown Center renovations.

Beacon Academy donates $500,000 to Robert Crown Center

January 10, 2018

Beacon Academy, a private high school in Evanston, donated $500,000 to the renovations of the Robert Crown Center, according to a news release. The renovations — also sponsored by Friends of the Robert...

The Zoning Board of Appeals voiced their support of Beacon Academy's request for a permit to move into vacant space at 1560 Sherman Ave. Beacon was founded last fall and currently has an enrollment of 83 students, mostly freshmen and sophomores.

Zoning Board recommends permit grant to new Beacon Academy site

October 6, 2015

A private high school that launched in Evanston last year received support from the Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday to expand as a result of unexpectedly fast growth of the student body. Beacon Academy,...

Beacon Academy is looking to move into 622 Davis St.. The Evanston Zoning Board approved a special use permit for the potential location Tuesday evening.

Plans move forward for Evanston Montessori school

October 2, 2013

The Evanston Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday evening approved a special use permit for a new Montessori high school in the same building as Cheesie’s Pub & Grub. Beacon Academy is looking...

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