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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


Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) supports increasing the walkability of Evanston as a part of Envision Evanston 2045.

City Council amends RLTO to increase notice period for non-renewal of lease, hears updates to Envision Evanston 2045

August 2, 2024

City Council voted 5-1 to amend the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance and discussed the recent community feedback on Envision Evanston 2045 Monday evening, expecting a draft plan in the first quarter...

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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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