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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a meeting. Revelle introduced a resolution that aldermen approved Monday opposing President Donald Trump’s proposed increase for military spending.

Aldermen oppose high military spending in Trump budget

April 25, 2017

Aldermen unanimously passed a resolution Monday urging the U.S. Congress to oppose President Donald Trump’s budget plan, which increases military spending. Trump’s proposed budget would take away...

Chicago EPA office denies rumors of closing

April 19, 2017

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Chicago office has rejected speculation it will be closing as part of proposed budget cuts by President Donald Trump’s administration. Robert Kaplan, director...

Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) speaks at a Board of Ethics meeting on Tuesday. Holmes has been accused of ethics violations regarding her use of a city email account to send out a candidate endorsement.

Elected officials endorsing candidates not an ethics violation, board finds

April 19, 2017

Elected officials may endorse candidates running for office, the Evanston Board of Ethics decided at a Tuesday meeting. The board discussed a series of complaints submitted by residents that pertained...

Rev. Dr. Patricia Efiom speaks at an equity meeting Tuesday night. Efiom outlined a plan to gain the community’s input on a potential proposal to City Council regarding equity.

Second equity town hall sees low attendance

April 19, 2017

Rev. Dr. Patricia Efiom hosted the second of five town halls at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center on Tuesday night to discuss issues of access, equity and empowerment in Evanston. “A big part of my job...

First Bank & Trust, 820 Church St. Mayor-elect Steve Hagerty said Tuesday he would evaluate his position on the bank’s board after officials raised the possibility of a conflict.

Mayor-elect Steve Hagerty addresses potential conflicts of interest

April 19, 2017

Mayor-elect Steve Hagerty said he would "evaluate" maintaining his seat on the board of First Bank & Trust after some city officials and Evanston residents raised concerns at a Monday Rules Committee...

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