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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


A puddle covers the sidewalk in front of an empty lot.

Grant Street neighbors ‘disappointed’ with small homes’ approval

April 4, 2024

For a moment Tuesday, a verdant but vacant lot on Grant Street sat in silence as the spring showers paused. Yet at the future site of Evanston’s first “pocket neighborhood” of small homes, the quiet...

A developer’s plans to build 12 small homes on this narrow Grant Street plot have faced the chagrin of neighbors.

City Council sends efficiency home plan back to committee, extending debate

February 27, 2024

City Council decided 8-0 Monday to send a controversial proposal for the city’s first-ever pocket neighborhood back to committee, extending an ongoing conflict between 7th Ward residents and a real estate...

A developer’s proposal to build 12 efficiency homes on a narrow lot has faced blowback from residents before a City Council vote on Monday, Feb. 26.

In 7th Ward, plan for small homes causes big uproar

February 26, 2024

Just north of bustling McCormick Boulevard, residents walked their dogs and sauntered around a quiet Evanston neighborhood lined with townhomes, two-flats and single-family homes Sunday. But, a narrow,...

The exterior of Ryan Field, a large tan stadium with words reading Ryan Field and several cars parked in front.

City-commissioned Ryan Field study finds that rebuild, concerts could generate $77.8 million for Evanston

September 15, 2023

Evanston released the results of its independent study on the projected economic impact of Northwestern’s controversial Ryan Field rebuild Friday. The study found that the project could generate $77.8...

Five different colored houses on a street with trees, a sidewalk and a road.

Housing and Community Development Committee considers landlord-tenant ordinance updates

May 17, 2023

The Housing and Community Development Committee discussed several proposed updates to Evanston’s Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance on Tuesday. The proposed updates include requirements to clarify...

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