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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


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Evanston community expresses concerns about proposed 5th Ward TIF district

July 13, 2021

Community members and elected officials discussed the potential impacts of a proposed 5th Ward tax increment financing district in a public hearing during Monday’s City Council meeting. In TIF districts,...

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Joint Review Board to discuss proposed 5th Ward TIF district

May 26, 2021

Evanston’s Joint Review Board will meet to discuss the creation of a tax increment financing district in the 5th Ward next Thursday — a change that would divert future property tax revenue increases...

Robin Rue Simmons sits at her desk at a city council meeting. Her desk is brown, the chair is black, her shirt is red, and the background is light blue.

City Council to consider tax increment financing in the 5th Ward

May 10, 2021

City Council approved an ordinance Monday to further discuss the tax increment financing district in the 5th Ward, and to confirm a public hearing and Joint Review Board meeting to discuss logistics and...

Red lights above an intersection in Downtown Evanston. The sun is setting and a few cars are on the road.

Century 12 Evanston movie theatre closes its doors

February 23, 2021

The Century 12 Evanston movie theatre, which has been closed for almost a year, will not reopen under its current ownership, city officials told the Evanston RoundTable Monday. Paul Zalmezak, the city’s...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) sits at a city council meeting in 2017. Council approved a resolution to allow Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc to complete a study and redevelopment plan of a new tax increment financing district in the 5th Ward.

City will pursue eligibility study for new 5th Ward TIF district

February 9, 2021

The city manager will enter into a consulting contract with Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc. to complete an eligibility study and redevelopment plan for the creation of a new tax increment financing...

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