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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


The Producemobile at Fleetwood-Jourdain on April 23. The distribution center provides fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income Cook County residents.

Producemobile opens temporary second location to provide fresh produce to low-income residents

May 1, 2019

Evanston’s Producemobile, a distribution center that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income residents, has opened a temporary second location at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. ...

“STOP BOND” signs plastered across council chambers. Residents protested the bonds authorization at Monday’s council meeting.

Aldermen authorize bonds to finance new Robert Crown

April 23, 2019

Alderman voted 7-2 to authorize the 2019 A&B General Obligation Bonds at a Monday City Council meeting. The bonds will impose a direct annual tax, according to city document. The bonds are part...

Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. Construction on the complex now totals more than $53 million.

Evanston residents protest Robert Crown Community Center cost at City Council

April 9, 2019

Evanston residents used public comment time at Monday’s City Council meeting to protest the cost of the new Robert Crown Community Center, voicing concerns about the tax burden on residents and urging...

Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty asked for the initial $10 million debt limit increase to be reduced to $2 million.

Aldermen vote to raise debt ceiling

April 9, 2019

Aldermen approved a resolution that would increase Evanston’s current debt limit by $2 million during a Monday City Council meeting. The current limit is estimated at $150 million, according to city...

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) at Saturday’s city council meeting. Fleming asked whether city council had the funds to implement the plan.

Evanston city staff says it will prioritize infrastructure in 2019-2020 year

March 3, 2019

Aldermen emphasized the need for infrastructure investment, one of several city goals previously set for the 2019-2020 year, at Saturday’s special council meeting. Lara Biggs, the city engineering...

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