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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


The dog beach, located off Sheridan Road south of Northwestern’s campus. The beach is now submerged under water.

Dog beach submerged under water, applications for permits suspended

February 16, 2018

On beaches this year in Evanston, the dog days of summer will likely be missing one key component: the dogs. Evanston’s sole dog beach, located off Sheridan Road south of Northwestern’s campus,...

Mayor Steve Hagerty talks about affordable housing at a special City Council meeting on Monday. Aldermen at the meeting discussed the impact of rent regulations on affordable housing opportunities for students and residents.

Aldermen discuss affordable housing, occupancy laws at City Council

January 30, 2018

Aldermen and residents discussed several proposals involving the impact of rent regulation on increasing affordable housing opportunities in Evanston at a special City Council meeting Monday. At the...

Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, 1741 Sherman Ave. The barbershop will look to open in the coming months.

New barbecue restaurant, chain barber shop to open in Evanston this spring

January 23, 2018

A new barbecue restaurant and well-known barber shop chain will be opening in downtown Evanston this spring, hoping to establish themselves in the city’s competitive retail market. Floyd’s 99 Barbershop...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) gestures. Wilson voted to deny Vermilion Development’s controversial plan to build a residential building at 601 Davis St.

Aldermen deny 33-story residential development at 601 Davis St.

January 23, 2018

After hours of discussion, aldermen at Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting nearly unanimously voted against a 33-story development project because it failed to meet city building and...

The intersection of Church Street and Orrington Avenue in the first ward. Residents of the first ward would like to see an ordinance that would be more strict on panhandling.

City officials look to introduce amendments to Evanston’s panhandling ordinance

January 12, 2018

City officials are looking to revise current guidelines on panhandling in Evanston due to an increase in resident concerns over the practice. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said city staff will likely...

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