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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


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...

Weinberg junior Ruth Debono speaks at the Jan. 13 City Council meeting, representing Fossil Free Northwestern.

City Council to vote on sustainability standards for large buildings

January 26, 2025

City Council will vote on the Healthy Buildings Ordinance, which sets environmental standards for Evanston’s large buildings to meet by 2050, on Monday evening. The ordinance, unanimously introduced...

The proposed 27-story development will replace the north end of Church Street Plaza, which currently includes a Chili’s.

Chili’s on chopping block amid plan to demolish stores, build tower at Church Street Plaza

January 23, 2025

To make way for a 27-story tower on Church Street, Chili’s, Dogtopia and some of the AMC movie screens will be demolished and transformed into residential units and retail space.  Developers have...

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