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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


Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) successfully motioned to remove $150,000 in planned renovations for the park from the budget.

City Council passes $395 million budget with no property tax increase

November 26, 2024

City Council passed Evanston’s budget and tax levy for fiscal year 2025 at its Monday evening meeting, with property taxes set to remain flat for another year. The revised budget presented at the...

The Weekly: ChatGPT in the classroom, football loss to Indiana and the end of alumni interviews

October 6, 2024

How has Northwestern responded to the rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms? How did the Wildcats fare against No. 23 Indiana’s undefeated football team? The Daily answers these questions...

The only projected property tax increase is to the Evanston Public Library’s operating and debt service tax, which will provide the city with an additional $412,952 compared to last year’s levies.

Evanston proposed 2025 budget down $9.3 million from 2024

October 6, 2024

Evanston released its proposed 2025 budget Friday, which totals $398,934,953 in expenditures — marking a $9.3 million decrease from the city’s adopted 2024 expenses, inclusive of operating transfers...

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City Council discusses budget priorities, introduces bonds for capital improvements

May 14, 2024

Evanston’s elected officials have been reluctant to adopt significant property tax increases or small revenue boosters despite the need to increase revenue, Budget Manager Clayton Black said at Monday’s...

City Council approves $435 million budget for 2024, keeps property tax rate unchanged

City Council approves $435 million budget for 2024, keeps property tax rate unchanged

December 12, 2023

City Council unanimously approved Evanston’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget at its Monday night meeting. The final budget totals about $435 million, down from the $449 million proposed in the initial budget. When...

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