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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


Katie Young, a student at Lincolnwood Elementary School, speaks about Penny Park to Evanston City Council. Young submitted a petition signed by classmates calling for the park not to get demolished.

Evanston aldermen pass Penny Park decision to city board

January 26, 2015

Evanston City Council on Monday voted unanimously to pass the decision on how to approach the Penny Park redesign project to the city's Parks and Recreation Board. The board will determine how to address current...

Letter to the Editor: Evanston City Council should rethink Penny Park plan

November 20, 2014

If we understand playgrounds as places where children have complex social encounters, challenge themselves physically, develop new skills and experiment with independence and exploration, then we understand...

Evanston residents voice opposition to Penny Park redesign process

November 16, 2014

Evanston residents who have raised concern about the redevelopment of Penny Park met for the first time last week to discuss the group’s goals for the future of the park. The organization, Preserve...

City Council discusses Monday a proposal to raise the age from 18 to 21 for the sale, purchase and possession of tobacco and liquid nicotine products. During the meeting, an amendment was passed to remove the provision regarding possession but they have yet to vote on the proposal.

Evanston City Council amends tobacco proposal

October 14, 2014

City Council amended Monday a proposal to increase the legal age from 18 to 21 for selling and purchasing tobacco and liquid nicotine products. The amendment took out an original provision that said...

Evanston City Council to vote on Penny Park redesign plans

October 12, 2014

City Council will vote Monday on the contractor for the Penny Park redesign, which has been delayed since its original renovation plans in the spring. Leathers & Associates, which initially designed...

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