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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


Robin Rue Simmons sits at a May meeting of City Council. The new 5th Ward aldermen has numerous ambitious plans for Evanston and her ward.

Robin Rue Simmons seeks to improve 5th Ward’s walkability, Evanston’s affordability

August 21, 2017

Robin Rue Simmons was a newcomer to Evanston politics before she won the 5th Ward’s aldermanic race earlier this year. “I have been self-employed most of my adult life,” said Rue Simmons, who...

The Harley Clarke Mansion. The city-owned building has been the subject of controversy for nearly four years and counting.

City Council moves RFP for Harley Clarke Mansion to final drafting stage

July 25, 2017

City Council voted unanimously on Monday to move a Request for Proposals for the Harley Clarke Mansion to its final drafting stage. If the process continues according to plan, the RFP will become available...

Rev. Dr. Patricia Efiom speaks at an equity meeting in April. Efiom spoke to City Council on Monday about the importance of equity across the board.

Proposed equity and empowerment plan to start broad discussion among city officials

July 11, 2017

Following input from a series of meetings and town halls, Rev. Dr. Patricia Efiom presented an Equity and Empowerment Proposed Plan of Action at a Human Services Committee meeting Monday. Efiom, Evanston’s...

The Harley Clarke Mansion, located on Sheridan Road, has been vacant since 2015. Aldermen on Monday declined to accept a proposal by Evanston Lakehouse & Gardens to take over the mansion.

City Council to consider other proposals for Harley Clarke Mansion

June 28, 2017

Aldermen on Monday rejected a proposal by Evanston Lakehouse & Gardens to acquire the Harley Clarke Mansion and instead voted on a motion to draft a Request for Proposals for the renovation of the...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) watches a speaker at an Evanston city council meeting. A proposed nine-story building in the 1st Ward was approved by aldermen Monday, though Fiske voted against the proposal.

Aldermen vote to approve development at 831 Emerson

June 13, 2017

After more than a year’s worth of discussion, aldermen approved a proposed development project at 831 Emerson St. during Monday’s City Council meeting. The ordinance will grant a special use...

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