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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


A councilmember wearing blue sits in front of flags at a wooden dais.

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...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center

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...

A red playground structure in the foreground against a brown background and trees.

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...

The corner of the Robert Crown Community Center. It is a white rectangular building, surrounded by green grass and trees with red and orange autumn leaves.

Robert Crown Community Center receives LEED sustainability certification, officials reflect on impact

May 19, 2022

Rebuilt in 2020, the Robert Crown Community Center is Evanston’s main community center and athletic facility, featuring ice rinks, a preschool and a library. Yet for Andy Tinucci, the principal at Woodhouse...

The exterior of the Civic Center. The sign reads Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

New lives for old buildings: Evanston organizations repurpose empty school buildings

November 11, 2021

Throughout the city, community-based organizations and services have moved into empty school buildings and given them second lives as gathering places and support centers. Here’s a look at some of these...

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