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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. Judy Fiske (1st) at a city meeting. Fiske and other council members unanimously passed a plan to expand the Evanston YWCA location.

Aldermen pass plan to add four-story domestic violence shelter to Evanston YWCA building

September 26, 2019

Aldermen on Monday unanimously passed a plan to expand and update the YWCA Evanston/North Shore location. The YWCA, 1215 Church St., has existed in Evanston since the 1930s, and provides a wide range...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th).  Wilson voted in favor of an ordinance to raise sales taxes in Evanston; the ordinance passed 5-4.

Aldermen vote to raise sales tax

September 24, 2019

City Council on Monday barely passed a vote to raise Evanston’s sales tax, leaving aldermen deflated as the city approaches upcoming budgetary discussions. Aldermen voted 5-4 in favor of an ordinance...

City clerk Devon Reid. Aldermen voted to table a resolution to censure Reid, after several city officials alleged that Reid harassed and threatened them.

Aldermen, residents discuss censure of city clerk at council meeting

July 16, 2019

During Monday’s council meeting, Evanston residents expressed concern over the potential censure of city clerk Devon Reid after a number of city officials filed complaints against him, alleging he violated...

The city council heard comments regarding a DHSEM van at the Custer Fair and discussed the library parking lot property.

Residents discuss DHSEM vehicle, library parking lot at council meeting

June 25, 2019

During Monday’s council meeting, Evanston residents expressed concern regarding a Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management van seen at the annual Custer Fair on June 15. The van bore...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Fiske said that with code amendments, the city could have more input into the designs and placements of permanent sidewalk cafe structures.

Planning and Development Committee discusses permanent sidewalk cafes

May 14, 2019

Evanston’s Planning and Development Committee discussed the creation of permanent sidewalk cafes at Monday’s meeting. City staff sought direction from the committee regarding possible code amendments...

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