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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


Johnny Carlson, a principal at Trammell Crow Company, presents a proposal for a 17-story building on Oak Avenue. At the Thursday meeting, Carlson said the building would be directed toward aging baby boomers.

Developers present plan for development targeting ‘active’ seniors

October 20, 2017

Another tower project may be on its way to Evanston. Developers for a building on Oak Avenue in downtown Evanston presented their plans for an “active adult” community at a sparsely-attended neighborhood...

Attendees at Sunday’s fundraiser hold their high heels. More than 90 people participated in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser to raise money and awareness for survivors of sexual violence.

Evanston residents raise money, awareness for sexual assault survivors during 1-mile walk

October 8, 2017

Men donned high heels and walked alongside women and children Sunday morning at an event to raise money and awareness for female survivors of sexual violence. Evanston’s fourth annual Walk a Mile...

Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) speaks at City Council’s equity training on Wednesday. After months of discussion, aldermen and city officials held the training to learn how to communicate with the community’s vulnerable populations.

Evanston aldermen, city officials undergo first equity training

October 5, 2017

After months of discussion, Evanston officials held their first equity training Wednesday night to learn how they can best empower local residents. City Council met at a roundtable with two officials...

An Evanston Police Department squad car. The department is investigating its actions in the July 14 arrest of Iain Bady.

Evanston police undergoing internal investigation following arrest of black 12-year-old cyclist

August 20, 2017

The Evanston Police Department is conducting an internal investigation to determine whether it acted lawfully by arresting a 12-year-old boy for riding on the back pegs of a bike in downtown Evanston in...

The Robert Crown Community Center. Fundraising for the center's construction projects has reached $8.8 million.

Robert Crown Center fundraising reaches $8.8 million

August 15, 2017

The Robert Crown Community Center construction project has reached $8.8 million in funds and is expected to surpass $10 million, according to an update given by city officials at City Council on Monday. It...

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