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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

After the Land Use Commission collectively heard 13 hours of testimony about Ryan Field, these ordinances will be the only topic of discussion at the meeting.

City Council to discuss Ryan Field in special meeting Oct. 30

October 19, 2023

City Council will host a special meeting on Oct. 30 to discuss Northwestern’s Rebuild Ryan Field project, including the zoning amendment that would allow Northwestern to host concerts at the new stadium.  According...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Fiske said that with code amendments, the city could have more input into the designs and placements of permanent sidewalk cafe structures.

Planning and Development Committee discusses permanent sidewalk cafes

May 14, 2019

Evanston’s Planning and Development Committee discussed the creation of permanent sidewalk cafes at Monday’s meeting. City staff sought direction from the committee regarding possible code amendments...

Former 5th Ward alderman Delores Holmes speaks at City Council. Holmes and other 5th Ward residents urged aldermen to preserve a historic building in the ward.

Residents urge aldermen to preserve historic Family Focus building

October 10, 2018

Residents urged aldermen to preserve the historic building at 2010 Dewey Ave. during a Monday Planning and Development Committee meeting. Family Focus — an organization that provides community services...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) listens during a City Council meeting. Simmons recommended city staff include being an Evanston resident as a requirement for short-term vacation rental licenses.

Aldermen discuss changes to the short-term vacation rental policy

July 27, 2018

Aldermen discussed potential changes to Evanston’s short-term vacation rental policy at Monday’s Planning and Development meeting. Short-term vacation rentals, such as rentals through Airbnb, have...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at the Oct. 9 City Council meeting. Wilson said at Monday’s special meeting that rules regulating capacity and the renting of accessory dwelling units prevent the creation of a “safe space.”

Aldermen refer rental space laws to Planning and Development Committee

October 31, 2017

Aldermen referred a pair of controversial city laws regulating rental spaces to be revisited by the Planning and Development Committee at a special City Council meeting Monday. After reviewing a report...

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