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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


Cars rush past the intersection of Dempster Street and Ashland Avenue. City staff and residents are trying to install a crosswalk at the intersection.

City tries to get around state hurdles for crosswalks

October 12, 2016

City staff and residents are running into roadblocks when it comes to installing crosswalks on some busy Evanston roads. Several Evanston residents and staff have twice sought to install crosswalks...

Evanston Police deputy chief Jay Parrott speaks at the special third ward meeting Tuesday night.  EPD is planning on rolling out a new crime alert system.

Evanston police plans to roll out new crime alert system

September 28, 2016

In response to community concerns about crime, Evanston police said at a Third Ward meeting Tuesday that they plan to launch an alert system in next two months designed to notify residents of crime happening...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) attends Monday night’s Council meeting. Revelle originally urged the Council to vote on the benchmarking ordinance now rather than later, but agreed to hold the vote until November.

Council holds vote on energy benchmarking ordinance

September 26, 2016

Aldermen voted on Monday to postpone a decision on an energy benchmarking ordinance that would require some Evanston property owners to submit utility bills to monitor energy usage. At City Council...

City Council passes pay increases for aldermen

September 13, 2016

Aldermen approved pay raises at their meeting Monday night for the next City Council and clerk. Under the approved ordinances, both the mayor and aldermen will receive a pay increase of 23.1 percent,...

City Council passed a short-term plan for the Harley Clarke Mansion at their Monday meeting. For years, the community has been debating the rightful use of the controversial property, at 2603 Sheridan Rd.

Council passes short-term plan to reopen Harley Clarke

September 13, 2016

City Council voted Monday night to fund some basic renovations for the Harley Clarke Mansion, with plans to reopen, following years of debate over what to do with the property. Under the new plan, the...

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