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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

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons said that she hopes organizations that support the new Robert Crown center will help raise more money so the city doesn’t have to take on any more of the center’s financial burden.

Council introduces authorization of general obligation bond issuances

April 9, 2019

In a Monday City Council meeting, aldermen introduced an ordinance to authorize the 2019 A&B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds. The bonds fall under two groups, 2019A and 2019B, and will...

Students line up at youth job fair run through Evanston. The Workforce Development Program expands on the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, extending opportunities to adults.

Evanston partners with Northwestern and community organizations to provide residents jobs, training

February 20, 2019

Evanston is partnering with Northwestern University and other community organizations to help residents develop skills and find jobs. Launched in 2014, the Workforce Development Program expands on the...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons at a City Council meeting Monday. Rue Simmons wants to put policy behind CARP and garner support from Evanston’s business and service community for the plan.

Evanston plan to combat climate change emphasizes equity

February 14, 2019

In its new Climate Action and Resilience Plan, Evanston seeks to use an “equity-centered lens” to help residents overcome barriers to achieving climate change objectives. As one of the plan’s...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons at City Council. Simmons expressed concern about the distribution of public benefits.

Aldermen introduce amendments to public benefit city code

January 16, 2019

At an Administration and Public Works Committee meeting Monday, city staff introduced amendments to an ordinance that requires developers to provide public benefits — features intended to minimize negative...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at City Council Monday. Rainey expressed concerns over selling a property at 2222 Oakton St. to Clark Street Real Estate.

Aldermen authorize city manager to negotiate sale of Oakton Street property

January 15, 2019

Aldermen approved an ordinance on Monday that authorizes city manager Wally Bobkiewicz to negotiate the sale of public property on Oakton Street to a Chicago-based developer. The decision — which...

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