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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


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.

Evanston staff, human services providers await cuts amid state budget stalemate

July 11, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis In a typical year, July is the month when Evanston officials begin planning the next year’s budget. But this summer, city staff are at a standstill while the governor and...

On the first day of the new fiscal year, a temporary budget failed to pass through the Illinois House. Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the bulk of the legislature's original budget bills because they left a $4 billion deficit.

Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoes vast majority of budget bills

June 25, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed Thursday 19 of the 21 budget bills passed by the General Assembly despite legislators' calls to expedite budget negotiations less than one week...

(From left to right) Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago), Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) and state Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago) answer questions from an audience of about 80 at Wednesday's town hall meeting on the Illinois state budget.

State politicians respond to budget concerns in Chicago town hall

June 25, 2015

Three of Illinois’ leading budget-makers braced their constituents at a town hall meeting Wednesday in Chicago for coming action — or lack thereof — on the state’s budget crisis. State Sen....

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