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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Northwestern is in the process of buying a building at 1840 Oak Avenue. The acquisition is raising some questions on whether the building should be kept on the tax roll.

Northwestern acquisition of building raises questions from city officials

February 17, 2017

Northwestern is in the process of acquiring a building at 1840 Oak Ave., raising questions over whether the building should be subject to property taxes. NU doesn’t pay taxes for its buildings, but...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a city meeting. Bobkiewicz said a proposal to introduce a no-interest loan program for pipe replacement was still in the works.

City develops loan program to replace lead pipes

February 12, 2017

City staff are working on a proposal to set up a loan program for homeowners to replace lead water pipes. The program — which would have to be approved by City Council — would allow homeowners to...

Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) speaks at a Human Services Committee meeting on Monday. At the meeting, policy and procedural changes for the Evanston Police Department were presented to council members.

City presents Evanston Police Department policy changes

February 7, 2017

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced a series of policy changes for Evanston Police Department officers, including increased training in de-escalation and diversity and inclusion, at a Human Services...

Newly installed lights line Sheridan Road between Lincoln and Clark Streets. Students wrote thank you notes to Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) for her role in helping install the lights.

Students thank Ald. Judy Fiske for new street lighting on Sheridan Road

February 7, 2017

About 100 students wrote thank you notes to Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) for her role in the installation of new lighting on the west side of Sheridan Road’s sidewalk in September. The west side of Sheridan...

Candidate for 1st Ward Alderman Lee Cabot talks to the crowd during her campaign kickoff Monday evening. Cabot is prioritizing affordable housing and increasing development in her campaign platform.

Cabot highlights affordable housing, importance of local government in campaign kickoff

January 31, 2017

Lee Cabot (Kellogg ’86), a candidate for 1st Ward alderman, said she would prioritize affordable housing in Evanston at a campaign kickoff Monday evening. Cabot unveiled her campaign platform in front...

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