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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

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz during a community meeting in May. Bobkiewicz will be leaving his position for a new job in Issaquah, Wash. at the end of September.

Expressing frustration, residents disrupt playing of video at Robert Crown community meeting

May 21, 2019

Residents shouted throughout a 90-minute long video the city presented at the Robert Crown community meeting Monday. The video started the meeting, which was set to “focus on project costs and financing”...

The Robert Crown Center, located at 1701 Main St. Residents are demanding more transparency in financing of the Robert Crown Center.

Citizens discuss affordability, transparency in Robert Crown construction

May 20, 2019

A group of residents gathered Sunday afternoon to discuss their concerns with the financing and lack of city transparency surrounding construction of the Robert Crown Community Center. Evanstonians...

In Focus: How the Harley Clarke Mansion became Evanston’s most hotly contested issue

In Focus: How the Harley Clarke Mansion became Evanston’s most hotly contested issue

May 20, 2019

Former 3rd Ward alderman Emily Guthrie could not believe what she saw on Election Day last November. Unlike many in the country, she wasn’t focused on the results of congressional races, but rather the...

Housing and grants division manager Sarah Flax. Flax says new development at 1900 Sherman Ave will exceed compliance with Evanston’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

Evanston aldermen further affordable housing efforts

April 29, 2019

Aldermen discussed affordable housing plans during a Special City Council meeting Monday. Aldermen approved a resolution for the city manager to acquire a vacant lot on Church Street for a potential...

Downtown Evanston. According to the city’s 2018 Economic Development Annual Report, small businesses continue to thrive, even as the retail industry continues to change.

Evanston business, government confident in economic prospects

April 25, 2019

Despite the rapidly changing retail industry, Evanston remains committed to fostering the success of small businesses, according to the city’s 2018 Economic Development Annual Report. More than 40...

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