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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


Jason Hays, an Evanston firefighter, speaks to aldermen Monday in opposition to budget-balancing strategies that cut pay for city employees. Aldermen will consider proposed fiscal solutions, including a furlough day and a city hiring freeze, during future meetings.

Evanston City Council mulls furlough day, hiring freeze

August 18, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Aldermen voted Monday to file away a narrowed package of solutions to reduce this year’s projected city budget deficit and manage the effect of upcoming state budget cuts,...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz has decided against recommending to City Council a furlough day in September to balance upcoming state cuts. A December furlough day is still on the table.

City will not administer fall furlough day as remedy for state cuts

July 24, 2015

The Evanston city manager decided against an employee furlough day for September as a solution to upcoming state funding reductions. City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz and his staff were considering two...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz (left) informed staff in an email last week of ten potential budget reductions to compensate for state cuts. Three of the possibilities affect employee compensation, while the rest add fees for residents.

Evanston staff considers potential cuts to balance upcoming state slashes

July 17, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis While preparing for likely funding reductions from the state, the city has narrowed down a list of ten possible cuts to employee compensation and additional fees for Evanston...

Sarah Flax, Evanston's housing and grants administrator, fields questions as working groups discuss proposed amendments to the city's inclusionary housing ordinance. More than 50 developers, landlords, concerned residents and city officials gathered Monday night as part of a push to improve affordable housing in Evanston.

City gathers feedback on proposed amendments to the inclusionary housing ordinance

July 1, 2015

Groups of developers, landlords, concerned residents and city officials gave feedback on proposed amendments to Evanston’s inclusionary housing ordinance Monday night during a workshop held by the...

With Evanston's new ordinance, there are five lots viable for gun ranges to open their business in the city with a special-use permit. Aldermen passed the ordinance at Monday's City Council meeting.

City Council restricts zoning for gun ranges in Evanston

June 23, 2015

Aldermen voted unanimously Monday to limit the areas in Evanston where gun ranges can set up shop, leaving five lots in the city as viable areas for a business to allow shooting instruction or practice. The...

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