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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


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Welsh-Ryan arena for-profit event pilot program extension denied

June 15, 2021

An amendment which would have granted a year-long extension to  a pilot program allowing for-profit events to be held at U2 zoning district locations, including Ryan Field and Welsh-Ryan Arena, was voted...

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Joint Review Board to discuss proposed 5th Ward TIF district

May 26, 2021

Evanston’s Joint Review Board will meet to discuss the creation of a tax increment financing district in the 5th Ward next Thursday — a change that would divert future property tax revenue increases...

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Eleanor Revelle wins reelection as 7th Ward alderman

April 6, 2021

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) will win reelection in the 7th Ward aldermanic race, according to unofficial election results from the Cook County Clerk’s Office. With all precincts reporting, Revelle...

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Aldermanic candidates address Evanston Together LLC in Election Day Eve forum

April 6, 2021

Just one day before the April 6 municipal elections, aldermanic candidates addressed Evanston Together LLC, the recently formed political organization that has sparked citywide controversy, in an Evanston...

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With eight of nine aldermanic seats on ballot, challengers aim to flip City Council

April 6, 2021

After months of controversy and conflict, Evanston’s most crowded election in nearly three decades will come to a close on Tuesday as a new City Council is named.  The city’s April 6 municipal...

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