Mark Muenzer

Evanston task force formed to aid refugee resettlement

February 3, 2017

A new Evanston task force, created after the recent presidential election, met last week for the second time to explore options for assisting refugees in their resettlement. The group, which met for...

Locals mobilize against Trump’s immigration actions

January 31, 2017

On Saturday morning, Suzanne Akhras Sahloul said she woke up depressed, crying and unable to comprehend the action taken by her new president. As a Syrian immigrant, she said Donald Trump’s executive...

New animal hospital on Dempster Street to open next summer pending city approval

November 22, 2016

A new animal hospital on Dempster Street will open next summer pending approval by the City Council. The hospital, which will be headed by veterinarian Gail Henry, would be located at 516 Dempster...

City staff looks to regulate small cell towers

November 2, 2016

City staff introduced an ordinance last week to regulate the placement of small cell towers on utility poles in Evanston. The proposed ordinance comes after Illinois municipalities saw a recent uptick...

University, city officials continue talks on Hinman expansion to help fulfill two-year live-in plan

October 25, 2016

Northwestern is still searching for a way to accommodate its planned two-year live-in requirement slated to go into effect next year, after Evanston residents voiced concern about University plans to build...

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