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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) speaks at a City Council meeting. The Economic Development Committee discussed a grant that would improve technology job training access to low- and moderate-income residents.

Economic Development Committee recommends technology training program to City Council

February 6, 2018

The Economic Development Committee recommended last week that City Council approve a $75,000 grant for a program providing technology job training to primarily low- and moderate- income Evanston residents. Evanston...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) speaks at a special City Council meeting on Monday. Aldermen at the meeting sent a landlord assistance program back to staff to be modified.

Aldermen request revision of landlord assistance program

January 29, 2018

Aldermen asked city staff at a special City Council meeting on Monday to draft a revised proposal on a landlord rehabilitation assistance program that would provide funding to property owners who manage...

Firefighters fight a blaze in the 2800 block of Sheridan Place. City Council on Monday approved the expansion of a fund that will help the Evanston Fire Department diversify its force.

City Council approves fund to reimburse low-income firefighter applicants

January 23, 2018

Aldermen at Monday’s City Council meeting approved an expansion of the city’s employment opportunities fund, allowing low-income firefighter applicants to be reimbursed for application and testing...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) ruminates. Aldermen decided to delay approval of a new restaurant and community center until improvements were made to the building's facade.

Aldermen hold off approval for 5th Ward restaurant, community space

January 23, 2018

Evanston aldermen decided to postpone approval of Rubie’s, a potential upcoming restaurant and community center, sparking discontent among 5th Ward residents at Monday’s Planning and Development committee...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) gestures. Wilson voted to deny Vermilion Development’s controversial plan to build a residential building at 601 Davis St.

Aldermen deny 33-story residential development at 601 Davis St.

January 23, 2018

After hours of discussion, aldermen at Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting nearly unanimously voted against a 33-story development project because it failed to meet city building and...

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