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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


Evanston will more seriously consider the implementation of officer-worn body cameras after the governor signed Wednesday a new law regulating them. Starting January, the state will add $5 to fines for criminal and traffic convictions to help fund the cameras.

Evanston to consider officer-worn body cameras after governor signs state-wide legislation

August 14, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation Wednesday setting state standards for the use of officer-worn body cameras, prompting Evanston officials to begin considering more seriously the implementation of...

Childcare Network of Evanston to expand programs for impoverished families

July 25, 2015

The Childcare Network of Evanston plans to expand its program to help impoverished families care for their children after receiving millions of dollars in grant money in the past month. The local child...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl testifies Wednesday before the Illinois House Pensions Committee. Tisdahl recounted Evanston's solutions  to issues with police and firefighter pensions in 2007.

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl talks pension reform in state capital

July 24, 2015

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl testified Wednesday before legislators in Springfield on solutions to the state’s pension crisis, using the city’s own history with relieving pension problems as an...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz (left) informed staff in an email last week of ten potential budget reductions to compensate for state cuts. Three of the possibilities affect employee compensation, while the rest add fees for residents.

Evanston staff considers potential cuts to balance upcoming state slashes

July 17, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis While preparing for likely funding reductions from the state, the city has narrowed down a list of ten possible cuts to employee compensation and additional fees for Evanston...

On the first day of the new fiscal year, a temporary budget failed to pass through the Illinois House. Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the bulk of the legislature's original budget bills because they left a $4 billion deficit.

State legislators fail to secure temporary budget to fund certain essential services

July 1, 2015

A one-month emergency budget hit a wall Wednesday in the Illinois House after Democrats and Republicans failed to reach a consensus on the budget before the end of the fiscal year. The temporary...

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