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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


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...

The exterior of the current Civic Center building on Ridge Street.

Civic Center Relocation Feasibility Project sparks discourse among Evanston residents

November 10, 2021

After years of discussion, Evanston is pursuing a potential relocation of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, the current hub of city government activity — but resident reactions have been mixed. Although...

Councilmember Devon Reid (8th) sitting at a City Council meeting.

2022 Capital Improvement Plan budget highlights environmental justice upgrades

October 20, 2021

After the release of Evanston’s proposed 2022 budget last week, the city staff discussed this year’s Capital Improvement Plan — and its emphasis on environmental justice — at City Council Monday. The...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The city has named three finalists for its next city manager.

City Council discusses relocation of city staff from the Civic Center to Evanston Public Library

July 14, 2020

City Council discussed relocating Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center staff to the Evanston Public Library on Monday. Evanston’s Engineering and Capital Planning Bureau Chief Lara Biggs said city staff does...

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