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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

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City looks to redevelop land around Mayfair railroad, considers history of segregation

November 3, 2022

As Evanston aims to redevelop the Mayfair Cutoff, an abandoned railroad embankment running southwest through the city, experts and residents say the rail line has historically contributed to segregation. The...

An exterior photo of Margarita Inn.

Land Use Commission upholds rooming house designation for Margarita Inn, special use permit still expired

May 26, 2022

Connections for the Homeless can continue operating the Margarita Inn under a rooming house designation, Evanston’s Land Use Commission ruled Wednesday.  Connections’ pending acquisition of the...

In Focus: As Connections for the Homeless looks to purchase the Margarita Inn, residents remain divided on the building’s future

In Focus: As Connections for the Homeless looks to purchase the Margarita Inn, residents remain divided on the building’s future

May 23, 2022

More than 200 people packed St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on March 13 for a special 4th Ward meeting. They were all prepared to discuss the same topic: the future of the Margarita Inn.  The building,...

Housing and grants division administrator Sarah Flax speaks at a city meeting. On Monday, Flax presented proposed changes to the city’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.

Committee proposes changes to Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

October 9, 2018

Concerns that developers were too easily able to avoid adding affordable units to their buildings led a city committee to propose changes that would strengthen the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The...

A CrossFit trainer demonstrates decline pushups. A new CrossFit gym may be opening on Dodge Avenue in Evanston.

Evanston resident to open CrossFit gym

May 18, 2017

A new CrossFit training facility may open in Evanston’s 2nd Ward to provide residents with an additional workout option. Evanston resident Tani Mintz, who is looking to open the gym on Dodge Avenue,...

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