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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


Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks at Thursday night’s town hall meeting. Tisdahl said she is concerned about the effects of the state budget impasse on Evanston.

Mayor Tisdahl discusses crime, state budget crisis at town hall

May 27, 2016

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl discussed recent crime incidents in the city, as well as problems Evanston is having due to the state budget crisis at a town hall Thursday night. The city is experiencing limited...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz attends a City Council meeting. Aldermen voted to pass Monday the city’s 2016 budget, including a 2 percent increase to fund police and fire pensions.

City Council adopts 2016 budget, library tax levy expansion

November 24, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Aldermen voted Monday to approve the city’s 2016 budget, which includes a 2 percent increase to fund pensions. They also passed an expanded Evanston Public Library tax levy...

Books sit on a shelf at Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Library officials aim to expand the library’s collection next year to help increase resident visitation.

Evanston Public Library seeks to expand collection

November 19, 2015

Evanston residents visit the city’s public library less frequently than residents in nearby communities, according to data reported by the library that has spurred officials to try to add more materials...

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...

Assistant city manager Martin Lyons briefs City Council Monday on his staff's recommendation for the Robert Crown Center project fundraising consultant. The council voted unanimously to approve Consulting Counselling Service, the pricier but more thorough proposal.

Evanston City Council hires consultant to strategize Robert Crown project fundraising

June 16, 2015

Aldermen moved forward Monday in hiring a fundraising consultant for the Robert Crown Center building project, swallowing a steeper price tag for a higher level of involvement from the selected firm...

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