budget crisis

Housing, youth employment discussed at Fifth Ward meeting

October 21, 2016

Some Fifth Ward residents said Thursday that affordable housing solutions and the continuation of the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program are the most crucial parts of the 2017 proposed budget to...

Evanston’s fourth quarter economic report reveals stability, diversity

February 11, 2016

Evanston’s economic report from the final three months of 2015 was released Tuesday, showing overall economic stability, city officials said. Thirteen new businesses opened in the city and 60 jobs...

Daniel Biss: Illinois might not see a budget until November 2016

December 4, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Illinois has operated without a budget for more than five months, a trend that could continue until the November 2016 election, state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) said...

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