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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


Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced a $1 million state grant to provide ultra high-speed internet infrastructure in Evanston on Friday. The city and NU teamed up to submit a proposal to the Illinois Gigabit Community Challenge.

Evanston to use $1 million grant to add ultra high-speed Internet, appeal to entrepreneurs

January 18, 2013

Evanston received a $1 million state grant to turn the city into a “gigabit community” that can attract entrepreneurs, Gov. Pat Quinn announced Friday. A bevy of aldermen, businessmen and Northwestern...

Jack Weiss of the Evanston Preservation Commission approaches the Evanston City Council to voice concerns about the appearance of Northwestern’s planned visitors center. He was one of many residents who spoke critically of NU during Monday’s meeting.

Evanston aldermen approve fire lane for Northwestern visitors center amid public criticism

November 13, 2012

Evanston aldermen agreed Monday to designate city land for the fire line for Northwestern’s proposed visitors center. The ordinance was amended from its original form — a leasing contract between...

Evanston aldermen to consider land lease for Northwestern visitors center

November 12, 2012

Northwestern’s proposed visitors center continues to draw community criticism even as the Evanston City Council nears final deliberation over leasing city property for its construction. The council...

Evanston City Council overturns ruling against Northwestern construction plans

October 23, 2012

Evanston aldermen voted Monday to ignore the Preservation Commission’s recommendation and grant Northwestern’s appeal to proceed with plans to construct a new visitors center on Sheridan Road. The...

Evanston City Council overturns ruling against Northwestern construction plans

October 22, 2012

The Evanston City Council accepted Monday night an appeal by Northwestern that will allow the University to move forward with plans to build a new visitors center on Sheridan Road. Aldermen voted 6-2...

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