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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

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City Council delays Fair Workweek Ordinance until Jan. 2024

September 25, 2023

City Council voted on Sept. 11 to delay Evanston’s Fair Workweek Ordinance. It will now be enforced Jan. 1, 2024. The ordinance “(aims) to give employees more predictability in their schedules to...

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City Council discusses water fund, parks updates for 2024 Capital Improvement Program

September 19, 2023

Evanston City Council discussed funding recommendations for improving the city’s water infrastructure, parks and recreational facilities at a special meeting Monday.  The projects are part of the...

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City Council talks funding, debates bonds for proposed 2024 Capital Improvement Program

September 18, 2023

Amid concerns of funding, Evanston City Council began discussing proposed 2024 Capital Improvement Program projects at a special meeting Monday night. The CIP typically allocates $40 to $90 million...

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City Council approves 20% wage increase for Evanston City Employees Union

September 12, 2023

City Council approved a renewed contract with city employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees at its Monday night meeting.  The contract will increase...

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A guide to understanding Evanston’s City Government

August 9, 2023

There’s more to Evanston than Northwestern. For students who like to step outside of the University bubble, here’s The Daily’s guide to city government. It introduces the government and its interplay...

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