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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


Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks at a town hall Tuesday evening. Tisdahl said Evanston was “on our own” when it comes to state and federal support at a town hall Tuesday evening.

Tisdahl: Evanston ‘on our own’ with state, federal funding

February 22, 2017

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl said Evanston was “on our own” when it comes to state and federal support at a town hall Tuesday evening. Tisdahl focused on the city’s response to state and federal policies...

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield last year. Rauner has said he would support a property tax freeze in a budget address last week.

Evanston stands to lose funds under proposed statewide property tax freeze

February 21, 2017

A proposed statewide property tax freeze could impact police and fire pension funds, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz said. The property tax freeze has been floated by Gov. Bruce Rauner in response to...

Northwestern is in the process of buying a building at 1840 Oak Avenue. The acquisition is raising some questions on whether the building should be kept on the tax roll.

Northwestern acquisition of building raises questions from city officials

February 16, 2017

Northwestern is in the process of acquiring a building at 1840 Oak Ave., raising questions over whether the building should be subject to property taxes. NU doesn’t pay taxes for its buildings, but...

Mayoral candidate Steve Hagerty at his campaign kick-off event in October. On Tuesday, outgoing Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl endorsed Hagerty as her potential successor.

Tisdahl endorses Hagerty for mayor

February 15, 2017

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl endorsed Steve Hagerty — a businessman who has pledged to build on her legacy — as her successor Tuesday. Hagerty, who has lived in Evanston for 17 years, said he...

The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St., is at the center of the city’s water system. The city is currently in talks with Skokie to reach a renewed agreement on a water deal.

Evanston, Skokie officials hope to reach water deal by end of month

February 14, 2017

Officials from Evanston and Skokie are aiming to reach a renewed agreement on a water deal by the end of February, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz told aldermen Monday evening. The existing deal between...

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