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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


Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a town hall meeting Monday. Community members raised concern about how the city plans to finance the Robert Crown Community Center project.

Community members concerned about city payment for Robert Crown project

February 21, 2019

Evanston community members raised concern over how the city plans to finance the Robert Crown Community Center at Mayor Steve Hagerty’s town hall meeting Wednesday. The city broke ground last July...

The Evanston Public Library’s “book lending machine” at the Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. The machine allows library card holders to borrow books and movies.

Books and movies vending machine at Robert Crown previews new library

February 19, 2019

While traditional vending machines typically offer snacks like candy and chips, a “book-lending machine” provided by the Evanston Public Library gives city residents the option to borrow books and...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th), Evanston Public Library director Karen Danczak Lyons, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Lawrence Hemingway and the city’s senior management analyst Kate Lewis-Lakin address concerns from Evanston residents.

High costs, ‘privatized interests’ of Northwestern in Robert Crown Center push Evanston residents to voice concerns

February 14, 2019
The project is estimated to cost a total of $53 million, though it was originally projected at about $30 million. To cover the increase, the city raised the debt limit in June 2018.
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th), Evanston Public Library director Karen Danczak Lyons, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Lawrence Hemingway and the city’s senior management analyst Kate Lewis-Lakin address concerns from Evanston residents.

High costs, ‘privatized interests’ of Northwestern in Robert Crown Center push Evanston residents to voice concerns

February 14, 2019

Over a hundred residents joined city officials to share their thoughts on the upcoming Robert Crown Community Center at a Wednesday community meeting. Ald. Donald Wilson (4th), Evanston Public Library...

Architect Andy Tinucci walks the Evanston Arts Council through his design for the new Robert Crown Community Center. Tinucci will negotiate with artist Marc Fornes on a lower-cost piece.

Arts Council confirms artist for Robert Crown installation

January 16, 2019

The Evanston Arts Council voted Tuesday to select internationally recognized artist Marc Fornes for a public art installation in the Robert Crown Community Center. Fornes, an internationally known sculptor,...

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