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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


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City Council approves $2 million grant application to renovate Hilda’s Place, talks Evanston Dog Beach accessibility access

July 11, 2024

City Council approved the city’s plan to apply for a $2 million federal grant to renovate Hilda’s Place and discussed John Keno & Company, Inc‘s contract for Evanston Dog Beach ADA accessibility...

The expansion eligibility would include families with children who are entering third grade, which would make approximately 99 to 108 new families eligible.

City Council expands guaranteed income program, exempts athletic fields from leaf blower ordinance

July 10, 2024

City Council expanded eligibility for the guaranteed income program and approved an exemption for athletic fields to the leaf blower ordinance Monday night. City Council discussed amending Project 8092,...

Council Member Jonathan Nieuwsma and E-Town Sunrise decided that divestment from fossil fuels was not logical for the city of Evanston.

Evanston Environment Board drops fossil fuels divestment, recommends updates to leaf blower ordinance

June 17, 2024

The Evanston Environment Board discussed divestment from fossil fuels, Evanston’s 2023 leaf blower ordinance and transportation Thursday evening.  In early 2024, Evanston released its Sustainability...

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City Council discusses budget priorities, introduces bonds for capital improvements

May 14, 2024

Evanston’s elected officials have been reluctant to adopt significant property tax increases or small revenue boosters despite the need to increase revenue, Budget Manager Clayton Black said at Monday’s...

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Biss recaps testy year, looks ahead to Evanston’s future in State of the City address

May 9, 2024

After a year marked by testy debates over Ryan Field and city responsiveness, Mayor Daniel Biss lauded a benefits pact with Northwestern and called on Evanston to continue advancing on priorities like...

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