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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Colorful map of Evanston with black house silhouettes scattered on the map. The map is in the middle of the word “Evanston,” which is written in black, pink and purple.

A history of initiatives and attempts to increase affordable housing in Evanston

October 12, 2022

A few years ago, Evanston’s Interim Community Development Director Sarah Flax found out some residents were paying more than 25% of their income for housing in the 1960s. Concerns over the lack of...

A photo of the exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

City Council approves $3 million ARPA allocation to McGaw YMCA men’s residence renovation

June 14, 2022

City Council voted 6-1 to approve a $3 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding to support the renovation of The McGaw YMCA’s Men’s Residence on Monday.  “Our goal is to continue...

Cars drive through a quiet street in downtown Evanston.

City Council allocates $2 million in ARPA funds to Northlight Theatre, facilitating return to Evanston

April 12, 2022

City Council voted Monday to allocate $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to Northlight Theatre. The money will support the construction of a new performing arts center in downtown Evanston. Originally...

The exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Rapid Recap: City Council approves changes to ARPA fund usage plan

March 15, 2022

City Council unanimously approved updates to Evanston’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding plan Monday. What context should I know here?  ARPA is a $1.9 trillion federal plan meant to help...

The front of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a red brick building with a concrete entryway.

Rapid Recap: City Council approves South Boulevard housing project

March 1, 2022

City Council authorized a proposal to develop a mixed-income housing project at 504-514 South Blvd. Monday night.  The selected proposal has 41 units of family housing. Sarah Flax, the city’s housing...

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