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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


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.

City Council places restrictions on third-party delivery fees to protect Evanston restaurants

April 28, 2020

Third-party food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash are now prohibited from charging Evanston restaurants more than 15 percent of the order price , after the restriction passed unanimously at...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a council meeting. Rainey

Council approves new restaurant on Howard Street

November 21, 2019

Aldermen at a Monday City Council meeting approved a lease for a new Howard Street restaurant, taking over Cafe Coralie’s former space. Aldermen voted 8-1 to authorize the lease, with only Ald. Tom...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th). City Council introduced a slew of ordinances as the city prepares to pass its 2020 budget.

Fiscal year 2020 budget ordinances introduced at City Council

November 19, 2019

Aldermen introduced a host of ordinances Monday in a push to finalize the city’s 2020 budget before the end of the year. With only two City Council sessions remaining, aldermen moved to introduce...

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) at a City Council meeting. Fleming said aldermen should wait until after the budget to consider a referendum on nonpartisan elections.

City delays drafting referendum to codify nonpartisan elections practice

November 15, 2019

Aldermen at an Administration and Public Works meeting on Monday delayed a decision to vote on a referendum that would formally allow the city to hold its established practice of nonpartisan elections. City...

The Evanston Salvation Army, 1403 Sherman Ave. Some residents oppose the group’s plan to buy a church on Hurd Avenue.

Residents petition to block Salvation Army purchase of Hurd Ave location

November 5, 2019

Residents have created a petition to block the Evanston Salvation Army from purchasing a church on Hurd Avenue to provide additional programming, objecting to a business coming into a residential neighborhood. The...

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