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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


Evanston City Councilmembers join Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza and community leaders at the menorah lighting in Fountain Square.

Christmas in Lake Michigan? How Evanston’s City Councilmembers celebrate the holidays

December 4, 2024

From jumping into the frigid Lake Michigan waters to watching Christmas classics and enjoying local radio stations on a precise timeline, Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) takes the holiday season very seriously. Evanston’s...

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) successfully motioned to remove $150,000 in planned renovations for the park from the budget.

City Council passes $395 million budget with no property tax increase

November 26, 2024

City Council passed Evanston’s budget and tax levy for fiscal year 2025 at its Monday evening meeting, with property taxes set to remain flat for another year. The revised budget presented at the...

The rally was organized by E-Town Sunrise in the aftermath of the 2024 elections.

E-Town Sunrise, Fossil Free NU rally for Healthy Buildings Ordinance, fossil fuel-free campus

November 18, 2024

About 50 people assembled at Fountain Square Saturday afternoon for a “Climate Hope Rally,” calling for Evanston officials to pass the Healthy Buildings Ordinance and for Northwestern to comply with...

The Environment Board discusses the Envision Evanston 2045 Draft Comprehensive Plan.

Evanston Environment Board approves memo regarding Envision Evanston 2045

November 16, 2024

The Evanston Environment Board met Thursday evening at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center to debate the new Envision Evanston 2045 Draft Comprehensive Plan, Healthy Buildings Ordinance and Parks and Green...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) addressed complexities with Horizon Realty Group’s calculations of affordable housing units for The Legacy.

City Council eyes new development plans in downtown Evanston amid affordable housing concerns

November 13, 2024

City Council debated Horizon Realty Group's revised plans for The Legacy, a mixed-use building development at 1621-1631 Chicago Ave., Monday evening. The property is located at the edge of downtown...

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