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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


Cook County denies Evanston funds for surveillance cameras near ETHS

June 16, 2014

Cook County denied Evanston’s request for a grant to fund the installment of surveillance cameras near Evanston Township High School earlier this month. According to a copy of a letter obtained by...

Council holds off on penalty increase for noncompliant contractors

May 29, 2014

City Council voted Tuesday to hold off on a proposed fee increase for contractors who do not employ Evanston residents on city-funded construction projects. The proposed change would amend the Minority,...

Since the Community Animal Rescue Effort was ordered to clear out of the premises, the Evanston Animal Shelter has been run by the city’s police department and local volunteers. EPD Deputy Chief Joseph Wazny provided aldermen with an update on the shelter at a City Council meeting on Monday night.

Council supports state income tax extension, 911 cell phone tax

May 12, 2014

Evanston aldermen approved a resolution at City Council on Monday that urged Illinois legislators to extend a temporary state income tax. The extension would stop the tax from dropping from 5 to 3.75...

City Council approves surveillance cameras for high school routes at heated meeting

January 28, 2014

Despite loud disapproval from citizens in attendance, Evanston aldermen approved Monday a controversial plan to install surveillance cameras along the streets leading to Evanston Township High School. The...

Evanston Township Assessor Bonnie Wilson speaks against dissolving the township at the special town board meeting Monday. The meeting was called in light of the recent resignation of township supervisor Gary Gaspard.

Evanston Township board picks city manager Wally Bobkiewicz for interim supervisor

October 22, 2013

The Evanston Township board Monday night appointed city manager Wally Bobkiewicz to replace Gary Gaspard, the township supervisor who resigned abruptly last week. The trustees, who also serve as aldermen,...

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