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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 (3rd) speaks at a council meeting. Wynne said she wants the city to create a clearer list of public benefits for developers.

Aldermen consider changes to city’s public benefits ordinance

May 22, 2018

Aldermen directed city staff at Monday’s City Council meeting to create a more definitive list of public benefits that developers can include when proposing a new project. A current city zoning ordinance...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at a council meeting. Fiske voted against the development of a 17-story active living facility due to concerns about the impact on traffic.

Council advances 17-story age-restricted residential building

May 16, 2018

Aldermen at Monday’s council meeting approved for introduction a permit for a proposed 17-story age-restricted residential building on Oak Avenue. City Council voted 7-1 to advance the special permit...

Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse executive director Aina Gutierrez speaks at a city meeting Wednesday. The Economic Development Committee approved the recommendation to supply $15,000 worth of funds to the organization’s job training program.

Economic Development Committee approves funding for Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse

April 25, 2018

The Economic Development Committee approved Wednesday a recommendation to supply $15,000 worth of funds to Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse, a job training program teaching skills in construction and deconstruction...

Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at a council meeting. Wynne voted to deny the lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens.

Council denies Harley Clarke lease agreement due to fundraising concerns, liability issues

April 9, 2018

City Council denied a 40-year lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens for the Harley Clarke mansion at a meeting Monday, possibly signalling the end of the three-year-long renovation effort. Aldermen...

The Rubie’s logo. Aldermen denied a special use permit for the restaurant at a Feb. 12 committee meeting.

Evanston man hopes Council will reconsider efforts to open restaurant

February 21, 2018

After aldermen at a Planning and Development committee meeting unanimously denied a special use permit for a new restaurant in the 5th Ward, the property’s lease hopes to appeal the decision and reverse...

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