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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


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Community members express grievances over state budget impasse

November 10, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Evanston residents and community activists shared personal difficulties amid the state budget impasse — from the overcrowding of health service centers to withholding of...

Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) attends a City Council meeting. Aldermen voted to table the long-held discussion over the future of Harley Clarke Mansion at Monday’s meeting.

Aldermen postpone Harley Clarke Mansion talks until state budget cuts certain

October 27, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Aldermen voted Monday to table future discussion on the Harley Clarke Mansion until an Illinois state budget is released specifying the amount of funding cut from Evanston. City...

Youth & Opportunity United, the Evanston-based youth development organization formerly known as Youth Organizations Umbrella, is headquartered at 1027 Sherman Ave. The group is expanding its reach and programming despite widespread budget concerns in the education community.

Evanston nonprofit expands despite state budget uncertainty

September 29, 2015

Despite the looming possibility of budget cuts at the state level, one Evanston nonprofit has announced plans to expand — increasing its budget, revamping its programming and changing its name. Youth...

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...

District 65 budget cuts to eliminate 29 full-time positions

April 2, 2015

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education approved a budget restructuring plan that will effectively cut 29 full-time staffers. The layoffs — effective July 1 — come in light...

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