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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


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‘Behind the fence’: Lydia Home neighbors seek increased connection with residents

April 30, 2025

  Content warning: This story contains mentions of childhood abuse and neglect, including sexual violence. Former 9th Ward resident Lucy Doyle grew up slipping through the slats of a wooden...

The members of Evanston’s 82nd City Council stand in front of a dais and pose for the camera.

Three new councilmembers, incumbents sworn in as Evanston’s 82nd City Council

April 29, 2025

Members of Evanston’s 82nd City Council were inaugurated Monday, beginning a four-year term that is slated to shape key city initiatives like Envision Evanston 2045 and the future home of city operations...

Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) is seated at the City Council dais.

City Council sells 9th Ward lot to ETHS, drawing criticism from neighbors

April 15, 2025

City Council voted 8-1 to sell a 9th Ward lot to Evanston Township High School for the construction of an affordable housing unit Monday.  The decision ignited public outcry in the newly dedicated...

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City Council eyes selling 9th Ward lot to ETHS, but holds off on vote

April 2, 2025

City Council stalled selling a 9th Ward city-owned property to Evanston Township High School District 202 at their Monday meeting, the final to be held at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The site,...

Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) initially raised the issue after City Engineer Lara Biggs presented 20-year total cost options for the future of city operations from a relocation feasibility study.

Council moves to further discussion on future of Civic Center, City Hall

February 12, 2025

Instead of moving forward with potentially exorbitant changes, City Council voted 7-1 to advance dialogue about eliminating the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center as an option for future city operations Monday.  The...

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