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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


As climate change affects everyday life more, winters have become increasingly mild.

Warm winters are nice, but Evanston residents may soon miss the ice

January 29, 2024

In December, Chicagoland was experiencing one of its warmest winters in memory, which many residents saw as a welcome change from the area’s typically frigid winter weather. However, these warmer...

Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma said he changed his mind in support of the city’s purchase of the now-shuttered Little Beans Cafe in south Evanston.

City Council approves $2.6 million purchase of south Evanston’s Little Beans Cafe

January 23, 2024

Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) entered the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center’s hallowed halls Monday expecting to oppose the proposed city purchase of south Evanston’s Little Beans Cafe, a family cafe...

Councilmembers listened to a presentation on options for replacing or renovating the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center at their Monday meeting.

City Council approves 15-year lease to temporarily relocate city center

January 23, 2024

City Council voted 6-3 to authorize downtown office rentals for city government at its Monday meeting, allowing city operations to relocate from the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center to 909 Davis St. The...

Boba Heaven, located on Church Street, was one of two restaurants which opened and closed within six months in 2023.

Despite closures, Evanston restaurants make themselves heard

January 9, 2024

In December 2022, after almost 10 years of operating the downtown restaurant Farmhouse Evanston, owners TJ Callahan and Ferdia Doherty decided to try something new.  The pair hoped to provide a more...

City Council approves $435 million budget for 2024, keeps property tax rate unchanged

City Council approves $435 million budget for 2024, keeps property tax rate unchanged

December 12, 2023

City Council unanimously approved Evanston’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget at its Monday night meeting. The final budget totals about $435 million, down from the $449 million proposed in the initial budget. When...

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