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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


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Sarah Flax becomes city’s permanent community development director

May 1, 2023

Sarah Flax was appointed Evanston’s community development director after serving as the interim director since August 2022, the city announced in a March news release.  Flax has worked for Evanston...

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City Council approves two ordinances impacting housing opportunity and development

April 11, 2023

City Council passed two ordinances Monday night that constitute the first step in establishing a new mixed-use, affordable housing building in the 5th Ward. Council first voted in favor of an ordinance...

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City Council tables new 5th Ward affordable housing project

March 28, 2023

City Council voted unanimously Monday to table an ordinance that would approve the development of a mixed-use affordable housing building in the 5th Ward until its next meeting. The development is a...

Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma sits in front of a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council discusses allocation proposals for remaining ARPA funds

March 14, 2023

City Council discussed proposals for distributing the city’s remaining $6.4 million in Evanston’s American Rescue Plan Act funds Monday.  In 2021, Evanston received $43 million to respond to health,...

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks animal shelter, Dog Beach and a rooster

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks animal shelter, Dog Beach and a rooster

March 5, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council covers two major pieces of legislation and a rooster. The Council voted to approve changes to its current licensing legislation, as well as...

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