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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


An Evanston gas station. Gas prices have increased across the state as part of Gov. Pritzker’s $45 billion infrastructure plan.

Gas prices increase in Illinois following Pritzker’s infrastructure plan

July 6, 2019

Illinois residents have noticed an increase in gas prices over the past week after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed new legislation Friday as part of his $45 billion infrastructure plan. The new changes began...

Marty Lyons, Evanston’s chief financial officer, speaks at a City Council meeting. Lyons said the Illinois government has withheld fuel tax revenue from the city since July 1, when the state began its own fiscal year without a budget.

Evanston staff funding uncertain without fuel tax revenue

November 2, 2015

Evanston officials must find alternative funding to pay Public Works Agency staff for 2016 if Illinois fails to pass its own budget by January. During the state’s four months without a budget, it...

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