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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


Ald. Melissa Wynne attends a city meeting. Wynne said at a Saturday council meeting the city should show full support for Evanston Cradle to Career.

City to up funding for Evanston organization in proposed budget following criticism

October 30, 2016

Alderman voted Saturday to direct staff to allocate more money in the proposed budget to Evanston Cradle to Career, a collective of schools, businesses and nonprofit groups that works to improve education...

Ald. Brian Miller (9th) speaks at a campaign event. Miller said he would like to do more “due diligence” on the potential tenant for the Howard Street Theater, Theo Ubique.

Potential new tenant for Howard Street Theater may reduce cost of project

October 26, 2016

A new concept for the Howard Street Theater project may end up saving the city in construction costs. The theater, which has not yet received final approval from City Council, would be constructed in...

City explores possibility of staffer devoted to issues of equity

October 23, 2016

A new position could be created within Evanston government starting next year that would work exclusively toward increasing equity in the city. The staffer, called the equity and empowerment coordinator,...

Assistant city manager Marty Lyons speaks at a city meeting. Lyons said on Monday that the city’s police and fire pension funds are doing better than most.

Police, fire departments fight uphill battle for pension funds

October 11, 2016

It’s still a long road ahead to fully fund the city’s fire and police pension funds. At an Administration and Public Works Committee meeting on Monday, aldermen heard a report on both pension plans,...

City settles dispute with Home Depot

September 27, 2016

The city has resolved its dispute with The Home Depot, with the store agreeing to pay its outlying bills, assistant city manager Marty Lyons said Monday. The store, located at 2201 Oakton St., previously...

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