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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


New laws, ordinances and legal changes rang in the new year, including a higher minimum wage and electronic-smoking restrictions.

New laws for the new year: Six laws affecting Evanston residents in 2024

January 3, 2024

More than 300 laws took effect in Illinois on Monday. Here are six that will significantly impact Evanston residents.  Fair Workweek Evanston’s Fair Workweek Ordinance, passed in 2023 by City...

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City Council delays Fair Workweek Ordinance until Jan. 2024

September 25, 2023

City Council voted on Sept. 11 to delay Evanston’s Fair Workweek Ordinance. It will now be enforced Jan. 1, 2024. The ordinance “(aims) to give employees more predictability in their schedules to...

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