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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. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Wilson said he did not feel comfortable moving forward with the proposed Chicago Avenue development until the city added a clause in the contract specifying what would happen if the project failed

Aldermen place planned Chicago Avenue development on hold, requesting more details

February 26, 2019

Aldermen voted 6-3 to place on hold an ordinance requesting a special use permit and a zoning map amendment for a planned development on Chicago Avenue at a Monday City Council meeting. The planned...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at City Council. Revelle expressed continued concern that the proposed development would affect surrounding historical buildings and nature

Planned development on Chicago Avenue to move to City Council

February 12, 2019

At a Planning and Development committee meeting on Monday, aldermen voted 5-2 to introduce an ordinance to City Council requesting a special use permit and a zoning map amendment for a planned development...

Evanston Community Foundation raises $335,000 at gala

October 21, 2015

The Evanston Community Foundation raised over $335,000 to support the city at their annual gala Oct. 8. Nearly 300 ECF supporters turned out to the Celebrate!Evanston benefit at the Evanston Golf Club,...

Evanston Community Foundation President Sara Schastok (right) reacts to receiving a check from Dance Marathon for $103,476.58 in 2014. DM 2015 will be Schastok's last year as CEO and president of DM's secondary beneficiary.

Evanston Community Foundation president to retire after long relationship with Dance Marathon

March 7, 2015

After 15 years at the helm of the Evanston Community Foundation, Sara Schastok will retire by the end of the year, which also marks a milestone in her long relationship with Dance Marathon. ECF has...

New Evanston brewing company Sketchbook establishes philanthropy goal

January 19, 2015

A local brewing company donated 5 percent of its December sales, which totaled $350, to the Evanston Community Foundation less than two months after the company's public opening. Sketchbook Brewing...

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