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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


Jack Weiss of the Evanston Preservation Commission approaches the Evanston City Council to voice concerns about the appearance of Northwestern’s planned visitors center. He was one of many residents who spoke critically of NU during Monday’s meeting.

Evanston aldermen approve fire lane for Northwestern visitors center amid public criticism

November 13, 2012

Evanston aldermen agreed Monday to designate city land for the fire line for Northwestern’s proposed visitors center. The ordinance was amended from its original form — a leasing contract between...

Evanston aldermen to consider land lease for Northwestern visitors center

November 12, 2012

Northwestern’s proposed visitors center continues to draw community criticism even as the Evanston City Council nears final deliberation over leasing city property for its construction. The council...

Evanston City Council overturns ruling against Northwestern construction plans

October 23, 2012

Evanston aldermen voted Monday to ignore the Preservation Commission’s recommendation and grant Northwestern’s appeal to proceed with plans to construct a new visitors center on Sheridan Road. The...

Evanston City Council overturns ruling against Northwestern construction plans

October 22, 2012

The Evanston City Council accepted Monday night an appeal by Northwestern that will allow the University to move forward with plans to build a new visitors center on Sheridan Road. Aldermen voted 6-2...

City Committee members discuss development plans for the University’s unused properties in a meeting Tuesday.

Northwestern, Evanston officials discuss development plans for unused properties

October 3, 2012

University administrators and Evanston officials gathered for their quarterly committee meeting Tuesday and discussed Northwestern's plans to develop some of its currently unused properties. The districts...

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