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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

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Evanston is participating in a new affordable housing initiative.

Evanston set to participate in year-long affordable housing initiative

November 7, 2019

The National League of Cities — an organization that supports local leaders to improve cities — selected Evanston to participate in its 12-month technical assistance initiative, Cities of Opportunity. City...

Litehouse Whole Food Grill. Located across from Evanston Township High School, franchise owner Tanesha Ford said she wants to add a healthy twist to traditionally unhealthy meals.

Litehouse Whole Food Grill opens in Evanston

November 4, 2019

The newly-opened Litehouse Whole Food Grill wants to show the community that fast food doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Taneesha Ford, franchise owner of the Evanston Litehouse, said she aims to offer...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Rue Simmons expressed frustration that residents are struggling to preserve organizations like Family Focus, while the city hasn’t talked about helping such organizations.

Aldermen discuss issuing bonds to more nonprofits

October 29, 2019

Aldermen discussed the city’s role in issuing bonds for local nonprofit organizations at a public hearing Monday. The public hearing was held for a proposal to issue city revenue bonds and loan the...

City Council. The council underwent racial equity training as a result of this summer’s resolution aiming to end structural racism.

City council refocuses on racial equity in training, new proposals

October 16, 2019

As a part of a focus on racial equity, Evanston’s City Council underwent a training about the historical impacts of racism, as they move forward with actions and programs to engage and empower minority...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). The alderman opposed an ordinance creating zoning codes for recreational cannabis dispensaries because the zoning would allow for dispensaries in close proximity to residential areas.

Aldermen debate cannabis dispensary zoning regulations

October 15, 2019

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) challenged an ordinance Monday establishing rules for recreational dispensaries after it was disclosed that the ordinance lacked buffer zones for preschools and daycares. Cannabis...

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