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Neighbors, faith group object as Popeyes plans at Dempster and Dodge draw public scrutiny
Summary
Neighbors and faith leaders urged the Evanston City Council on Aug. 25 to route a proposed Popeyes at Dempster and Dodge through a public special‑use review, citing transparency, traffic and neighborhood impacts.
Neighbors, faith leaders and local business supporters urged the council on Aug. 25 to require a more transparent review for a proposed Popeyes restaurant at Dempster and Dodge, raising concerns about traffic, parking and impacts on nearby institutions.
Why it matters: Larry Akey, representing Heartwood Center for Body, Mind, Spirit, thanked city staff “for rescinding the type 1 certificate for Popeye's as a…
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