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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


People tour of a water pumping station at 2530 Gross Point Rd. Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) said the facility is similar to the one that will be constructed at 2525 Church St.

5th Ward residents evaluate benefits, costs of water pumping station

March 9, 2018

Residents of the 5th Ward said they felt a “little better” after going on a tour of a water pumping station similar to the one that will be constructed near their homes in June. Ald. Robin Rue...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) looks on at a meeting. Rue Simmons said she is pleased that the new policy will provide more opportunities for returning citizens.

City to institute hiring policy for applicants with criminal records

February 27, 2018

Aldermen at a City Council meeting on Monday were presented with a hiring policy about applicants with criminal records that city staff will begin following March 1. The new hiring policy will consider...

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at a meeting. Fleming spearheaded efforts to update the city’s hiring policy regarding applicants with a criminal record.

Aldermen to review landlord assistance program, criminal record hiring policy at City Council

February 25, 2018

Aldermen will look to vote on a proposal providing landlords with financial assistance to repair and improve low-income rental units, as well as examine hiring policies for applicants with criminal records,...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at a meeting. Fiske said she wanted to hold the Friday meeting to gather information from residents and bring it back to the council.

Evanston residents voice concerns about three-unrelated rule

February 25, 2018

Community members and Northwestern students voiced hopes and concerns for the possibility of changing the three-unrelated rule, a current city ordinance stating that more than three unrelated people cannot...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a City Council meeting. The 5th Ward will soon be the site of a contentious water pump facility.

Evanston 5th Ward residents say they were ‘blindsided’ by water pumping station plans

February 23, 2018

In response to the city announcing the construction of a water pumping station in the 5th Ward earlier this month, residents have created a task force to oppose the project. On Jan. 8, City Council...

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