Matt Mirapaul

Residents file suit to stop Northwestern visitor center construction

January 16, 2013

Three residents who oppose the construction of a lakefront University visitor center have taken their case to the Cook County Circuit Court. The visitor center, which Northwestern announced plans for...

Evanston aldermen approve fire lane for Northwestern visitors center amid public criticism

November 13, 2012

Evanston aldermen agreed Monday to designate city land for the fire line for Northwestern’s proposed visitors center. The ordinance was amended from its original form — a leasing contract between...

Evanston aldermen to consider land lease for Northwestern visitors center

November 12, 2012

Northwestern’s proposed visitors center continues to draw community criticism even as the Evanston City Council nears final deliberation over leasing city property for its construction. The council...

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