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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


City Council members revealed some of their local favorites.

Best of Evanston: From breakfast to bookshops, City Council members dish on local favorites

February 21, 2025

When Mayor Daniel Biss’s wife, Karin Steinbrueck, landed a new book contract a few years ago, he didn’t have to look hard to find the perfect spots for her surprise party. Not far from his Central...

Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) initially raised the issue after City Engineer Lara Biggs presented 20-year total cost options for the future of city operations from a relocation feasibility study.

Council moves to further discussion on future of Civic Center, City Hall

February 12, 2025

Instead of moving forward with potentially exorbitant changes, City Council voted 7-1 to advance dialogue about eliminating the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center as an option for future city operations Monday.  The...

Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) told The Daily on Tuesday he joined City Council to advocate for his neighbors and friends, and the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance plays a big role in that.

Council passes Inclusionary Housing Ordinance revisions

February 12, 2025

Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) told The Daily on Tuesday he joined City Council to advocate for his neighbors and friends. As a representative of what he said is one of the most racially diverse parts of the...

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) advocated for additional time for the council to discuss the amendments to the Healthy Buildings Ordinance in collaboration with landlords, religious institutions and other stakeholders.

Healthy Buildings Ordinance hits another brick wall at City Council

February 11, 2025

On the surface, the scene remained largely unchanged from two weeks ago at the Civic Center. Evanston’s City Council, turn by turn, fervently debated the Healthy Buildings Ordinance. But this time,...

Ahead of a contentious vote on the Healthy Buildings Ordiance, Mayor Daniel Biss advocated for it in a press conference.

Chaotic City Council meeting ends without vote on building emissions ordinance

January 28, 2025

After a dueling set of late-hour entreaties, City Council decided to put off a vote on the Healthy Buildings Ordinance — which would prohibit certain emissions for some Evanston buildings — in a lengthy...

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