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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 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...

The Open Meetings Act stipulates that the public has “the right to attend all meetings at which any business of a public body is discussed or acted upon in any way.”

Civic Center’s future uncertain after state issues violation

September 26, 2024

Eight months after Evanston authorized a 15-year lease on a temporary civic center at 909 Davis St., the city has not moved operations to the new location since March, when it was found in violation of...

Clare Kelly wears glasses and speaks.

City Council supports Noyes Center renovations, yet timeline remains uncertain

April 29, 2024

After hearing from impassioned arts advocates Monday, City Council signaled its support for extensive renovations at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center’s 19th-century building. Originally built in 1892...

The Daily compiled a searchable database of all Evanston city employee salaries budgeted for 2024.

How much are Evanston city employees getting paid this year? Search this database.

February 27, 2024

The city of Evanston has about 700 employees — from standard municipal jobs like police officers and firefighters to those with distinctive titles like the city’s “Rodent Control Technician.” Salaries...

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