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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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Main Street Improvements likely delayed until 2024, according to Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma

May 1, 2023

The second phase of Evanston’s Main Street Improvement Project will most likely start in 2024, according to Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th). The city had planned to break ground on the project this June. The...

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Cannabis lounge proposal fails to reach City Council

April 26, 2023

Members of City Council on the Planning and Development Committee voted Monday against moving forward with a proposal to allow for cannabis consumption lounges in Evanston. During Monday’s meeting,...

A pink, yellow and orange ward map of Evanston over a white grid with blue question marks.

Redistricting Committee implements public feedback on proposed new ward map

April 25, 2023

Evanston’s Redistricting Committee voted to implement public input on a proposed new ward map Tuesday night. The changes, which would be implemented in the 2025 elections, would keep Sherman Plaza in...

Ald. Devon Reid sits behind a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council discusses pedestrian crosswalk improvements

April 25, 2023

City Council discussed plans to improve the city’s pedestrian crosswalks Monday. The city currently has 67 crossings, excluding those at controlled intersections — crossings regulated by traffic...

Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma sits in front of a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council reviews proposed new ward map, discusses redistricting

April 11, 2023

City Council discussed a new Evanston ward map proposed by the Redistricting Committee on Monday. Evanston began its redistricting process in December 2021, planning to create a new ward map based on...

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