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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


The Robert Crown Center at 1701 Main St. Although Beacon Academy withdrew funding from the project, the Friends of the Robert Crown Center is in no rush to finance the rest of the project.

Robert Crown funding still on track, set to open in January

September 26, 2019

Although Beacon Academy withdrew $500,000 from funding the Robert Crown Community Center in August, the Friends of Robert Crown Center remain confident in their ability to finance the project. When...

City Clerk Devon Reid. Residents discussed the tabling of a resolution to censor Reid at Monday’s city council meeting.

City council hears comments regarding Devon Reid, Northwestern beach presence

July 23, 2019

Evanston City Council heard public comments from residents Monday regarding last week’s decision to table the censure of city clerk Devon Reid. Three city officials filed complaints against Reid in...

Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty asked for the initial $10 million debt limit increase to be reduced to $2 million.

Aldermen vote to raise debt ceiling

April 9, 2019

Aldermen approved a resolution that would increase Evanston’s current debt limit by $2 million during a Monday City Council meeting. The current limit is estimated at $150 million, according to city...

The current Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main Street. Residents express concern about the price of renovating the building.

Residents fight increased costs of Robert Crown, even after construction has begun

February 28, 2019

When Evanston first decided to replace the 45-year-old Robert Crown Community Center, many residents agreed to use $30 million to fund the project. Since this initial estimate in 2015, the cost has jumped...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) listens at a city council meeting. Rainey pleaded with aldermen to permit the city manager to approve the construction contract for Howard Street Theater.

Aldermen vote to move Howard Street Theater one step closer to construction

February 14, 2018

City Council voted Monday to allow the city manager to approve the contract for the construction of the Howard Street Theater.   Seven aldermen voted in favor of the contract, with Ald. Thomas Suffredin...

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