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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


Council to discuss revised analysis of NU buildings, other tax-exempt properties

Council to discuss revised analysis of NU buildings, other tax-exempt properties

September 18, 2017

A city staff memorandum analyzing tax-exempt properties in Evanston found taxing Northwestern buildings could generate nearly $6 million in revenue. According to the memorandum, which was written Aug....

Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th). Suffredin was the only city council member to oppose the security contract extension, citing concerns about a lack of support for individuals experiencing homelessness.

After public service upbringing, Tom Suffredin values responsiveness and accessibility to residents

August 28, 2017

When Tom Suffredin took office as the new 6th Ward alderman in May, he was helping usher in a “sea change” in Evanston politics. Suffredin, along with the two other new aldermen who were elected...

The intersection of Central Street and Lincolnwood Drive in the 6th Ward. The ward’s business district is filled with local shops that have been there for decades.

At Evanston’s northwest border, 6th Ward maintains a close-knit, multigenerational community

May 23, 2017

John Kessler spent decades building floats for Evanston’s 4th of July parade, which runs along Central Street in the 6th Ward. Kessler, a retired Evanston schoolteacher, began making the floats with...

Former Mayor Lorraine Morton administers the oath of office to Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty and other members of the 80th City Council were sworn into office Monday evening.

Evanston welcomes 80th City Council

May 9, 2017

The 80th City Council took office Monday evening in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, following the inauguration of a new mayor, three new aldermen and a new city clerk. New members of council include...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. There will be three new aldermen on City Council following Tuesday’s municipal election.

Newly elected aldermen look to collaborate on city-wide issues, advocate for their wards

April 5, 2017

Three new additions are set to join City Council following Tuesday’s municipal election. Robin Rue Simmons will replace current Ald. Delores Holmes in the 5th Ward, Thomas Suffredin will take over...

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