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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


A firefighter/paramedic stands in front of Station 4’s fire engine. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said if the proposed budget is approved, Station 4 will be shut down and the building will be sold.

Proposed elimination of Station 4, EFD personnel leads to backlash

October 12, 2018

A $1.2 million cut to the Evanston Fire Department in the city’s proposed 2019 budget would mean eliminating nine positions and shutting down Station 4, which has led to pushback from current and former...

Spoonfoolery Creative Cooking & Baking, located at 2113 Greenleaf St. The demonstration and teaching kitchen opened Sept. 7 and offers cooking lessons for children, includes after-school care and hosts events.

Evanston resident opens teaching kitchen for children’s cooking lessons, events

October 2, 2018

When Mamata Reddy started thinking about opening her own kitchen, she knew she wanted its name to reflect how children cook. “One of the things that’s a lot of fun is how crazy the kids get in the...

Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) speaks at a City Council meeting in April. Braithwaite introduced a motion at Monday’s meeting to remove youth and young adult programs from a list of potential city services to be reduced or cut in the priority-based budgeting process.

Aldermen vote to protect youth and young adult programs from budget cuts

June 19, 2018

Aldermen unanimously approved a motion to remove youth and young adult programs from a list of potential city services to be reduced or cut as Evanston prepares for its 2019 budget. The motion, introduced...

Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) listens during a City Council meeting. Braithwaite advocated for the 1727 Oak Ave. age-restricted development that passed City Council 6-2 on Tuesday.

City Council approves special use permit for 1727 Oak Ave. building

May 30, 2018

Aldermen voted 6-2 on Tuesday to approve a special use permit for a 17-story, age-restricted property development located at 1727 Oak Ave. The development was previously introduced at a City Council...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at a council meeting. Fiske voted against the development of a 17-story active living facility due to concerns about the impact on traffic.

Council advances 17-story age-restricted residential building

May 16, 2018

Aldermen at Monday’s council meeting approved for introduction a permit for a proposed 17-story age-restricted residential building on Oak Avenue. City Council voted 7-1 to advance the special permit...

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