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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


Economic Development Committee approves loan for Music Institute of Chicago

April 24, 2013

The Economic Development Committee on Wednesday unanimously granted the Music Institute of Chicago a $165,000 tax increment financing grant to move its headquarters to Evanston. The relocation from...

John Szostek writes suggestions for improvement of the Main Street Metra Station on a large map at a workshop hosted by the city Thursday. Szostek leases the land where the station is located, and he said he wants to see more people on the street corner.

Evanston hosts first meeting on Chicago-Main transit to gauge community needs

April 12, 2013

More than 40 residents offered suggestions Thursday night to improve the area near Evanston’s Main Street station on the Purple Line in a workshop hosted by the city. The group met at Lincoln Elementary...

The nation's first net-zero energy Walgreens, which will produce more energy than it consumes, will open in Evanston around Thanksgiving. The building will include green technology such as wind turbines and over 800 solar panels.

Geothermal drilling begins with construction of net-zero energy Walgreens in Evanston

April 3, 2013

Evanston will soon be home to a milestone in green technology when Walgreens opens what is likely the nation’s first net-zero energy store around Thanksgiving. As a net-zero energy building, the new...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl presents an award to Edzos Burger Shop chef Eddie Lakin for serving one of the top 25 burgers in the U.S. “Simply awesome top of the line burgers with tons of options for customization plus a  fantastic selection of to die for fries,” Tisdahl reads from the award given by restaurant guidebook publisher Zagat.

Evanston City Council backs arts ‘roadmap,’ green-lights Howard Street brewery

March 18, 2013

Evanston aldermen on Monday night adopted a long-term plan for local arts development and approved city funding for a new brewery on Howard Street. EvanstARTs, an arts collaborative group consisting...

Council approves high-rise project, Chicago/Main TIF district revitalization

January 29, 2013

City Council approved an amended plan for a high-rise project on Emerson Street and established a special taxing district to revitalize the Chicago/Main area Monday night. Property owner Robert King...

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