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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


Proposed Evanston budget increases property taxes, plans for potential cuts

October 10, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Under Evanston's proposed 2016 budget, city residents would see their property taxes rise 0.4 percent. The city released Friday its proposed budget for the next fiscal...

The site of Evanston’s potential medical marijuana dispensary at 1804 Maple Ave. is currently under construction. The state is scheduled to inspect the dispensary next month.

Evanston medical marijuana dispensary inches closer to opening

September 22, 2015

Up to Date Catch up on the biggest ongoing news stories affecting Northwestern and Evanston with The Daily’s new explainer series: Up to Date. A medical marijuana dispensary could open in Evanston...

Evanston social services cope with Illinois budget stalemate

September 20, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis After nearly three months without a state budget, the Illinois government is forecasting a growing pile of unpaid bills that will impact the ability of human services agencies...

Ald. Jane Grover (7th)  testified Monday before a state task force on government consolidation.

Evanston alderman testifies before state task force on government consolidation

August 26, 2015

Ald. Jane Grover (7th) spoke about the dissolution of Evanston Township as an example for the rest of the state when she testified Monday before an Illinois task force on local government consolidation. The...

Jason Hays, an Evanston firefighter, speaks to aldermen Monday in opposition to budget-balancing strategies that cut pay for city employees. Aldermen will consider proposed fiscal solutions, including a furlough day and a city hiring freeze, during future meetings.

Evanston City Council mulls furlough day, hiring freeze

August 18, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Aldermen voted Monday to file away a narrowed package of solutions to reduce this year’s projected city budget deficit and manage the effect of upcoming state budget cuts,...

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