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The Daily Northwestern

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

Evanston’s symbol. City Council will vote on Nov. 11 on whether to approve an ordinance revising the city’s ethics code.

Ethics ordinance would shorten board term limits, appoint special counsel

October 31, 2019

The city’s proposed ethics code will appoint a special counsel for the Board of Ethics and shorten term lengths for board members. City Council introduced the ordinance Monday. The proposal is a total...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a City Council meeting. Evanston’s Rules Committee voted to recommend council approve a revision to the Code of Ethics.

Committee advances Evanston’s Code of Ethics revision

October 8, 2019

Evanston inched closer to a revised Code of Ethics after the Rules Committee unanimously voted Monday night to send an ordinance amending the code to City Council. The ordinance, which originated in...

Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a city meeting. This summer, Hagerty called for a criminal investigation into the full City Council. Also, Northwestern is seeking zoning for professional sporting events in Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Summer in Evanston: Mayor asks for criminal probe of City Council, NU looks to host pro-events at arena

September 22, 2019

Mayor requests criminal investigation into City Council, staff Mayor Steve Hagerty asked the Cook County sheriff to conduct a criminal probe into City Council, city staff and outside attorneys after...

City clerk Devon Reid. Aldermen voted to table a resolution to censure Reid, after several city officials alleged that Reid harassed and threatened them.

Aldermen, residents discuss censure of city clerk at council meeting

July 16, 2019

During Monday’s council meeting, Evanston residents expressed concern over the potential censure of city clerk Devon Reid after a number of city officials filed complaints against him, alleging he violated...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city council meeting. Revelle said on Monday that she thinks any alterations to the liquor code are premature in light of Northwesterns proposed zoning changes.

Proposed liquor license for Welsh-Ryan draws heavy criticism from residents

July 9, 2019

Residents voiced concerns during Monday’s council meeting regarding a potential alteration to the city’s liquor code, which would create a new class of liquor license. This change would pave the way...

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