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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


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Evanston aims to ready more public buildings for solar panels

January 24, 2023

Solar panels power three of the city’s buildings: the Evanston Ecology Center, Levy Senior Center and Evanston Water Treatment Plant. Now, the city is planning to contract outside developers to increase...

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks proposed plastic bag tax, 5th ward school and ban on cashless businesses

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks proposed plastic bag tax, 5th ward school and ban on cashless businesses

January 12, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes debate about the proposed plastic bag tax, as well as continued plans for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and a prohibition...

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City Council discusses need for community feedback on 5th Ward school plans

January 10, 2023

City Council discussed next steps for the new 5th Ward school and the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Monday. Evanston's 5th Ward, which is predominantly Black, has not had a neighborhood elementary...

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Evanston residents and councilmembers discuss 2023 Capital Improvement Plan

October 18, 2022

Evanston residents expressed concern about the city’s 2023 Capital Improvement Plan at Monday’s City Council meeting. The Capital Improvement Plan helps fund the city’s parks, facilities and other...

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Failing facilities, dilapidated parks inspire increased 2023 Capital Improvement Plan budget

September 20, 2022

City staff proposed a 2023 Capital Improvement Plan budget at Monday’s City Council meeting. The plan, designed to address infrastructure issues in Evanston, will feature a significant increase from...

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