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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


Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) speaks at a Board of Ethics meeting on Tuesday. The board found that Holmes had violated parts of Evanston’s Code of Ethics.

Board finds Holmes in violation of city ethics code

May 2, 2017

Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) violated sections of the Evanston ethics code, the Board of Ethics decided at a meeting Tuesday. Holmes had been the subject of a series of ethics complaints submitted by residents...

The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St., is at the center of the city’s water system. In a meeting on Wednesday, city officials assuaged community fears over water quality in Evanston.

City officials address concerns about water quality with residents at James Park meeting

February 9, 2017

City officials discussed public concerns over water quality in southwest Evanston and the city’s ongoing lawsuit against Nicor and ComEd at a meeting Wednesday. The suit concerns currently non-harmful...

Staff introduces proposed changes to nuisance premise ordinance

June 21, 2016

Evanston officials introduced to City Council two ordinances addressing nuisance premises that aim to increase cooperation from landlords and restructure the enforcement process on Monday. Proposals...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) addresses the nuisance properties ordinance at Wednesday’s subcommittee meeting. The ordinance, which was introduced earlier this year, aims to increase scrutiny on nuisance properties but ambiguities with it are being reviewed by the subcommittee.

Subcommittee makes plan to revise nuisance property ordinance

April 7, 2016

An Evanston subcommittee discussed how to revise an ordinance aimed at improving conditions at nuisance properties Wednesday night, focusing on how to increase cooperation with landlords and avoid targeting...

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