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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


Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at a council meeting. Wynne voted to deny the lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens.

Council denies Harley Clarke lease agreement due to fundraising concerns, liability issues

April 9, 2018

City Council denied a 40-year lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens for the Harley Clarke mansion at a meeting Monday, possibly signalling the end of the three-year-long renovation effort. Aldermen...

Joan Farrell, vice president and general counsel at Goodwill Industries. Aldermen struck down a proposal for a new recycling program.

Aldermen quash soft recycling program in standing committee

February 13, 2018

Aldermen trashed a proposed recycling program at an Administration and Public Works committee meeting Monday, citing concerns over how the plan would impact local charitable organizations. Aldermen...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) thinks at a City Council meeting. Aldermen adopted a new sexual harassment policy to comply with a new state law at the meeting Monday.

Evanston adopts new state-mandated sexual harassment policy

January 9, 2018

One week before the state deadline, Evanston aldermen voted unanimously in favor of adopting a new city sexual harassment policy in accordance with recent changes to Illinois law. The resolution follows...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at Monday’s City Council meeting. Aldermen approved 6-3 a $500,000 settlement in a lawsuit against Bobkiewicz that accuses him of discrimination.

Aldermen approve $500,000 settlement in discrimination case against city manager

November 14, 2017

Aldermen approved a $500,000 settlement Monday in a lawsuit against city manager Wally Bobkiewicz that accuses him of discriminating against a former Evanston employee. The federal lawsuit, filed in...

A proposed rendering of Nic’s Organic Fast Food, 2628 Gross Point Rd. Owner Benjamin Brittsan hopes to open the second location of his chain next spring.

Organic fast-food restaurant seeks Evanston expansion amid parking concerns

October 10, 2017

When Benjamin Brittsan and his wife Nicolette noticed a lack of fast-food restaurants that guaranteed organic fare to their customers, they decided to step in and fill the gap themselves. Their solution...

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