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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


City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a City Council meeting. Staff proposed a Fiscal Year 2018 budget Friday that included a $6 million deficit, roughly double what was expected.

Proposed 2018 city budget calls for layoffs, tax hikes to solve impending deficit

October 9, 2017

City staff proposed staff layoffs, new taxes and higher parking fees to fill this year’s budget deficit, a $6 million hole they said is double initial estimates. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at City Council on Monday evening. Council unanimously approved the schematic design for the renovation of the Robert Crown Community Center.

City Council approves design for Robert Crown renovations

September 26, 2017

City Council unanimously approved the schematic design for the renovation of the Robert Crown Community Center early Tuesday morning. Robert Crown currently houses a variety of recreational facilities,...

Council to discuss revised analysis of NU buildings, other tax-exempt properties

Council to discuss revised analysis of NU buildings, other tax-exempt properties

September 18, 2017

A city staff memorandum analyzing tax-exempt properties in Evanston found taxing Northwestern buildings could generate nearly $6 million in revenue. According to the memorandum, which was written Aug....

The Robert Crown Community Center. Fundraising for the center's construction projects has reached $8.8 million.

Robert Crown Center fundraising reaches $8.8 million

August 15, 2017

The Robert Crown Community Center construction project has reached $8.8 million in funds and is expected to surpass $10 million, according to an update given by city officials at City Council on Monday. It...

Andy Tinucci of Woodhouse Tinucci Architects presents design plans for the new Robert Crown Community Center at a meeting Thursday. Construction for the new center is slated to begin next spring.

Robert Crown Center plans go through second round of discussion

May 18, 2017

Plans for the new Robert Crown Community Center went through a second round of discussions during a Thursday night meeting, which brought up issues of parking, green space and sustainability. Architects...

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