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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 taxes hold steady despite high pension bills

April 29, 2015

Evanston’s tax rate, with a few exceptions, has stayed relatively stable over the past decade even as Illinois sits with the highest overall tax rate throughout the nation in 2015. Illinois residents...

State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) speaks Monday to the Republican Club of Evanston. The Senate minority leader emphasized working across party lines to improve the state’s future.

State Republican urges bipartisan compromise, support for budget

April 28, 2015

Illinois politicians on both sides of the aisle must compromise to lift the state from the “dire shape” it’s in, the top Republican in the state Senate said Monday in Evanston. Sen. Christine...

Rauner terminates grant to bring Evanston high-speed Internet

April 26, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner revoked a $1 million state grant to provide Evanston with ultra high-speed Internet, canceling a project that would have established an “innovation corridor” in the area of Chicago...

Kristin Brown, who announced her candidacy for 9th Ward alderman on Wednesday, speaks to a crowd of 80 alongside her opponents. Five candidates for the vacated 9th Ward seat debated at Levy Senior Center on Thursday.

Alderman candidates debate city issues at public forum

April 24, 2015

Five candidates for the 9th Ward alderman spot shared Thursday their visions for the ward and solutions to city issues, such as affordable housing and public transportation. About 80 people attended...

State Sen. Daniel Biss addressed Evanston citizens, city officials and members of Northwestern Associated Student Government during Evanston Lobby Day in Springfield, Illinois. Throughout the day, participants are invited to speak with representatives from the state legislature about issues they feel are pertinent to Evanston.

Evanston residents, NU students discuss budget cuts at sixth annual Lobby Day

April 14, 2015

City leaders and community members traveled to Springfield Tuesday to discuss with state politicians issues pertinent to Evanston, including recent proposed budget cuts that will affect the city. About...

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