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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

Evanston mayor Steve Hagerty addresses participants at the 2018 Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program job fair. The program connects “at-risk” teenagers with employment opportunities and training.

Some Evanston teenagers say Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program wages not enough

October 22, 2019

When Bernice Olla-Chatman’s brother prepared to leave for college this summer, her mother, who single-handedly raises three children, was about to face more financial burden. The Evanston Township High...

Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) speaks at a city meeting. Following resident concerns, restructuring to Evanston’s Youth and Young Adult division will be postponed for six months.

City Manager postpones Youth and Young Adult division restructuring

November 27, 2018

City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz has postponed making any changes to the Youth and Young Adult division staff for six months, said Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd). Bobkiewicz had initiated plans to move Kevin...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a City Council meeting. Bobkiewicz said he plans to restructure staff in the Youth and Young Adults division, causing confusion amongst aldermen and residents.

Plans to restructure Youth and Young Adult division causes confusion

October 31, 2018

The city’s plan to restructure Evanston’s Youth and Young Adult division’s staff was met with confusion from residents and aldermen at an Oct. 22 City Council meeting. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz...

Mayor Steve Hagerty at an event. The Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program will kick off with a job fair on Saturday, featuring new small businesses as potential employers.

Mayor’s summer employment program to add new small business employers this year

March 1, 2018

Hundreds of Evanston youths will gather at Evanston Township High School on Saturday to enter a gym full of potential summer employers. The Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program connects teens with...

A Six Flags roller coaster. The city will transport youth working at Six Flags this summer to their job site.

City to provide youth transportation for summer jobs

May 17, 2017

More flags, more jobs. While Six Flags has no plans to revive its popular marketing campaign any time soon, Evanston officials on May 5 announced a program to provide daily transportation for youth...

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