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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

Evanston hosted its second participatory budgeting expo, gathering dozens of people to hear about the proposals on the ballot.

Participatory budgeting expo draws Evanston residents as voting period nears end

September 24, 2023

Organizers of Evanston’s participatory budgeting program hosted the city’s second proposal expo at the Levy Senior Center on Saturday afternoon. Drawing a dozen visitors, it was an opportunity for...

Illustration of several human figures with a light bulb signifying ideas above their heads. There are also dollar bills in the background.

The Daily Explains: Here’s how to vote on participatory budgeting in Evanston

September 21, 2023

Evanston’s participatory budgeting voting process will close in eight days — but until then, residents still have an opportunity to cast a ballot. Their votes will determine how City Council allocates...

A square shaped building with the words Robert Crown Community Center, surrounded by grass and trees.

City seeks proposals for Robert Crown solar panel installation

September 20, 2023

The City of Evanston has begun its search for a contractor to install solar panels on the Robert Crown Community Center, advancing on a yearslong goal. Since the center’s reconstruction in 2020, city...

With tree-lined sidewalks, a protected bike path along Sheridan Road and three rail stops just blocks away from campus, the area adjacent to the University provides a spectrum of different options to explore.

The Chicago area has one of America’s most robust transportation networks. Here’s how NU students can use it

August 10, 2023

Northwestern sits about 12 miles from the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago. The transportation tentacles of the nation’s third-largest city stretch all the way to Evanston, giving NU students a plethora...

The Lake Michigan beach at sunrise.

Evanston beaches set to open Saturday

May 25, 2023

Evanston’s beaches will open for the season on Saturday. The city provides free season beach passes to Evanston residents “to ensure all community members can access and enjoy Evanston public swimming...

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