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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

Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at a council meeting. Wynne said she wants the city to create a clearer list of public benefits for developers.

Aldermen consider changes to city’s public benefits ordinance

May 22, 2018

Aldermen directed city staff at Monday’s City Council meeting to create a more definitive list of public benefits that developers can include when proposing a new project. A current city zoning ordinance...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) speaks at City Council, where she said holding onto the Smylie Brothers lease would prevent the property from reaching its full potential.
 
“I don’t have much interest in trying to negotiate with a business that has decided that they don’t want to move forward,” she said. “I do want to know more about the businesses that have some interest in joining our community.”

Aldermen delay action on termination of Smylie Brothers lease

May 15, 2018

The future of 2222 Oakton St. remains uncertain after Monday’s Administration and Public Works meeting, in which aldermen delayed action on the termination of the location’s current lease with Smylie...

A Divvy bike station campus. Aldermen approved a 12-month contract with Divvy at Monday’s City Council meeting.

Aldermen approve one-year Divvy contract extension

January 24, 2018

Aldermen approved a 12-month contract extension with the operators of the city’s Divvy bicycle sharing system at Monday’s City Council meeting, establishing additional time to build Evanston-based...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) ruminates. Aldermen decided to delay approval of a new restaurant and community center until improvements were made to the buildings facade.

Aldermen hold off approval for 5th Ward restaurant, community space

January 23, 2018

Evanston aldermen decided to postpone approval of Rubie’s, a potential upcoming restaurant and community center, sparking discontent among 5th Ward residents at Monday’s Planning and Development committee...

Northlight Theatre executive director Tim Evans (right) and artistic director BJ Jones speak to City Council in October 2015 about their interest in returning to Evanston in its proposed downtown performing arts center. Some community members expressed concerned because the development is a proposed high-rise, and the space is currently home to seven businesses.

Concerns raised over Northlight Theatre’s return to Evanston

September 13, 2017

As Northlight Theatre plans its return to Evanston in a proposed 37-story building on Sherman Avenue, some are worried about how large the development is and that its arrival could mean businesses currently...

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