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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

Evanston police plan ‘heavy presence’ for ‘College GameDay’

October 1, 2013

Evanston police are planning a "heavy presence" for the arrival of "College GameDay" on the Northwestern campus this weekend, according to the city's top cop. Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington told...

Evanston, Northwestern prepare for first GameDay visit since 1995

Evanston, Northwestern prepare for first ‘GameDay’ visit since 1995

September 30, 2013

Set your alarm clocks and get your custom signs ready, Northwestern fans. "College GameDay" is coming to your city. ESPN's popular show previewing the day's college football action will broadcast Saturday...

The city has created yellow bands that will be wrapped around bike locks attached to sign posts and street lights, among other objects beside bike racks. Suzette Robinson, director of the Public Works Department, proposed the bands.

City uses bands to enforce bike parking

September 25, 2013

Evanston is rolling out a new way of reminding residents where to park their bikes, according to a city official. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said Wednesday that city officials will wrap yellow bands...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz hosted a Facebook town-hall meeting Thursday afternoon. The city invited residents to weigh in on its fiscal year 2014 budget.

Evanston residents weigh in during virtual town hall

September 20, 2013

Evanston hosted a virtual town hall meeting Thursday as part of its latest efforts to gather community feedback on the city budget. Some issues generated more discussion than others, including construction...

No Park Sale co-founder Barbara Janes speaks at the group’s first meeting Wednesday night. No Park Sale formed in opposition to Evanston billionaire Jennifer Pritzker’s proposal to buy the city-owned Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Road.

Evanston looks for way forward on Harley Clarke Mansion

September 19, 2013

Evanston aldermen rejected a controversial plan to turn the Harley Clarke Mansion into a boutique hotel over the summer, responding to vocal opposition against selling the city-owned landmark to billionaire...

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