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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


The Harley Clarke Mansion. Evanston residents voted overwhelmingly in favor to preserve the building, unsurprising to aldermen.

Aldermen not surprised by support for Harley Clarke referendum

November 7, 2018

Aldermen were largely not surprised by the results of the referendum on Tuesday’s ballot, which showed overwhelming support to preserve the Harley Clarke Mansion. The problem of how to financially preserve...

Evanston Fire Department Chief Brian Scott. Scott warned aldermen Monday that closing Station 4 could increase response times across the city.

Aldermen, residents voice opposition to proposed Station 4 closure

November 6, 2018

Aldermen on Monday spoke out against the proposed closure of Evanston Fire Department Station 4, citing concerns over increased response times throughout the city. The closure of the station was included...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) at Monday’s City Council meeting. Aldermen approved changes to the city’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance at the meeting.

Aldermen revise, strengthen Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

October 30, 2018

Aldermen approved — with one alderman texting in her vote — changes to the city’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that will increase the fee-in-lieu payments for developers and require at least half...

Mayor Steve Hagerty at a City Council meeting. He said Monday that “tough decisions” will have to be made in this budget cycle.

Residents, health providers push back against possible health department changes

October 23, 2018

Possible cuts to and restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department took center stage among resident concerns on Monday as aldermen began discussing the city’s proposed 2019 budget. The...

A firefighter participates in a first responder training. The Evanston Fire Department received roughly $237,000 of a federal grant awarded to 16 area fire departments.

EFD receives roughly $237,000 of federal grant to upgrade technology

October 18, 2018

The Evanston Fire Department received roughly $237,000 of a federal grant awarded to 16 area fire departments that will provide upgrades to equipment and systems, according to an Oct. 11 city news release. The...

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