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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


Fountain Square in downtown Evanston. Due to construction, Evanston’s annual tree lighting ceremony had to be moved from its original location to Church Street Plaza.

Fountain Square construction prompts search for new tree lighting location

November 28, 2017

2017 Holiday Guide ‘Twas the month before Christmas, and all through Evanston, the search was on for the right spot to light the city’s holiday tree. In past years, the city has held its annual...

Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) at Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting. After hours of deliberation, aldermen narrowly approved Albion Residential’s construction proposal for introduction at City Council.

Aldermen move contentious Sherman Avenue apartment proposal to Council discussion

October 24, 2017

After hours of deliberation, aldermen at a Planning and Development Committee meeting narrowly approved Albion Residential’s construction proposal for introduction at City Council. At the meeting,...

A resident holds up a sign opposing Albion’s proposed apartment tower. The development has caused controversy in Evanston.

Aldermen stall on Sherman Avenue apartment decision

October 10, 2017

After hours of discussion, aldermen tabled a decision Monday on Albion Residential’s controversial proposal to construct a 16-story apartment tower on Sherman Avenue. At the City Council meeting,...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Wilson, and other aldermen, said the 2009 Downtown Evanston development plan is outdated.

Aldermen disagree with residents’ worries about downtown development

October 3, 2017

City officials challenged residents’ concerns about the scale of recently proposed developments in downtown Evanston at a special City Council meeting Monday. At the heart of these complaints is the...

Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at City Council on Monday. Wynne opposed the sale of the parking lot adjacent to the Evanston Public Library, which passed in a 6-2 vote.

City Council approves sale of Chicago Avenue parking lot

September 27, 2017

City Council approved in a 6-2 vote early Tuesday morning the sale of the parking lot adjacent to the Evanston Public Library. Both citizens and aldermen expressed concerns about adding another office...

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