Mark Muenzer

Action plan tries to minimize possible damage from state and federal funding shortfalls

October 19, 2016

The city has released its proposed 2017 Action Plan for housing funds, despite uncertainty surrounding funding and grant money. The plan, released at the end of last week, includes the city’s goals...

Council, city staff discuss proposed boost to housing fund

October 18, 2016

City Council is preparing Evanston’s budget for next year as aldermen heard presentations breaking down the budget for the 2017 fiscal year Monday. One of the most discussed topics during the presentation...

Evanston Community Foundation aims to expand in 30th year

October 4, 2016

The Evanston Community Foundation celebrated 30 years of assisting local organizations, highlighting its plans to expand its efforts in the near future. ECF development officer Amy Monday said the foundation...

City mulls downtown area expansion proposal

September 29, 2016

The city is continuing to develop a plan for a North Downtown area after a bid failed to develop an apartment building targeting Northwestern students. City staff, in conjunction with aldermen and input...

Mental health program regroups after city halts plan for treatment center

August 23, 2016

The city rejected plans for an addiction and mental health treatment program to open a residential care home for college students near Northwestern’s campus after the program’s staff failed to obtain...

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