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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

Aldermen hold a City Council meeting. These officials may receive boosts to their salaries, depending on the findings of the Mayor’s Compensations Committee.

City Council may get salary raises in 2017

April 5, 2016

Council members elected next year may receive more pay than Evanston’s aldermen currently make, depending on the recommendation of a mayor-appointed committee. The four-member Mayor’s Compensation...

Illinois, Cook County lawmakers move to nix ‘tampon tax’

March 31, 2016

Evanston women will likely pay less for tampons and other feminine hygiene products starting next year, but just how much less is now up to state lawmakers. In Illinois and most other states, feminine...

Local massage therapists say proposed licensing ordinance misrepresents industry

March 30, 2016

Aldermen voted Monday to introduce an ordinance to license massage establishments, which some local massage therapists fear will perpetuate stereotypes of the massage industry. The ordinance would require...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) attends a City Council meeting. Rainey was the only alderman who voted in favor of moving discussion of the construction of an apartment building at 831 Emerson St. to council.

Proposed rental apartment project, 831 Emerson St., rejected by council

February 23, 2016

City Council voted 7-1 against a proposed rental apartment project for 831 Emerson St. on Monday evening. The adoption of the ordinance did not succeed after most aldermen voted against extending a...

Eleanor Revelle being sworn in as 7th Ward alderman at City Council on Monday evening. Revelle will replace Jane Grover, who vacated the position in December.

Eleanor Revelle sworn in as 7th Ward alderman

February 23, 2016

Eleanor Revelle was sworn in as the new alderman for the 7th Ward at Monday’s City Council meeting, where she said her focus will be on sustainability efforts. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl chose Revelle...

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