Two months after the Trump istration froze $790 million in federal funding for Northwestern, University leadership introduced additional financial changes to address challenges in the wake of the freeze. A faculty and staff hiring freeze and reductions to the permanent istrative and academic...
Evanston City Council’s decision to authorize the purchase of a “neglected” building for affordable housing development did not come easily. The choice faced bureaucratic hurdles and transparency concerns at the council’s Monday meeting, which also featured the ing of the new Health Data Protection Ordinance and residential concerns over discrimination in Evanston businesses. In a 6-3 decision, City Council elected to authorize the city manager to purchase 801-809 Main St. for $735,000. The space currently houses Executive Studio Salon, with other businesses there shuttering or relocating in recent months. “I think we've made a strong case to acquire this property and turn...
