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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. Bobby Burns (5th) successfully motioned to remove $150,000 in planned renovations for the park from the budget.

City Council passes $395 million budget with no property tax increase

November 26, 2024

City Council passed Evanston’s budget and tax levy for fiscal year 2025 at its Monday evening meeting, with property taxes set to remain flat for another year. The revised budget presented at the...

Evanston residents respond to a poll about new services and features they would value in an updated Civic Center.

Residents voice concerns about Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center relocation during city listening session

November 21, 2024

About 15 residents attended the city’s virtual listening session Thursday to share their opinions on the future of Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The Civic Center originally planned to move city...

Evanston residents respond to a poll about new services and features they would value in an updated Civic Center.

City to move operations to 909 Davis St. in early 2025 following high construction costs

November 20, 2024

On May 29, Evanston’s 5th Ward newsletter said city government operations would move out of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center by September. At a 5th Ward meeting in May, Economic Development Manager...

The city currently operates 32 tennis courts and zero dedicated pickleball courts.

Parks and Recreation Board eyeing “first-class” pickleball center

October 25, 2024

Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Board discussed construction and renovation costs to establish dedicated pickleball courts in the city at its meeting Thursday. The board hopes to convert four of six...

Mayor Daniel Biss spoke at Monday’s City Council meeting amid the possibility of an impending $23 million deficit.

City Council brainstorms revenue streams with looming $12.5 million General Fund deficit

October 15, 2024

Evanston City Council debated ideas for addressing projected deficits tied to the city’s proposed 2025 budget during its meeting Monday. The General Fund, used for day-to-day expenses, will yield...

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