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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


City Council approves Evanston Public Library property tax levy

December 2, 2014

Aldermen voted Monday night to increase residents' annual property tax to benefit the Evanston Public Library during a special City Council meeting, after previously delaying the vote to allow for more...

Evanston City Council passes 2015 budget, raising water rate by 10 percent

November 25, 2014

City Council passed the proposed 2015 budget Monday after it narrowly approved an amendment to include a 10 percent increase in the water utility rate for Evanston residents. The passed budget stands...

Carl Caneva, the city’s assistant director of the health department, speaks in front of city staff Monday. Officials met at the first Human Services Funding Summit meeting to discuss better ways to allocate funding to public services.

Evanston officials talk changes to grant process

November 4, 2014

City officials discussed Monday revising the funding allocation and application process for two grants that support Evanston agencies and social services. Members of the Human Services Committee, the...

Aldermen discuss a plastic bag ban for some Evanston businesses at the City Council meeting Monday.

Aldermen ban plastic bags for 27 Evanston businesses

July 30, 2014

Aldermen narrowly passed a plastic bag ban Monday for 27 Evanston businesses after extensive debate over the practicality and feasibility of the proposal. The ban, which was sent back to committee earlier...

Aldermen delay bike plan after public criticism

July 22, 2014

Evanston aldermen delayed voting on a citywide bike plan Monday after residents criticized aspects of the proposal and asked City Council to revise it before approval. About 15 residents spoke on the...

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