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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


Ald. Donald Wilson (4th).  Wilson voted in favor of an ordinance to raise sales taxes in Evanston; the ordinance passed 5-4.

Aldermen vote to raise sales tax

September 24, 2019

City Council on Monday barely passed a vote to raise Evanston’s sales tax, leaving aldermen deflated as the city approaches upcoming budgetary discussions. Aldermen voted 5-4 in favor of an ordinance...

“STOP BOND” signs plastered across council chambers. Residents protested the bonds authorization at Monday’s council meeting.

Aldermen authorize bonds to finance new Robert Crown

April 23, 2019

Alderman voted 7-2 to authorize the 2019 A&B General Obligation Bonds at a Monday City Council meeting. The bonds will impose a direct annual tax, according to city document. The bonds are part...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Aldermen voted to reject the proposed development at 2626 Reese Ave.

Aldermen reject Reese Avenue house, major zoning relief

April 23, 2019

At a Monday Planning and Development Committee meeting, aldermen voted to reject the proposed development at 2626 Reese Ave., which would have required a major zoning relief previously denied by the Zoning...

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Fleming encouraged city staff to be more “aggressive” with union contracts going into 2018.

Council to discuss firefighter union contract, Main Street Corridor project

April 7, 2019

Aldermen will review a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters and discuss the authorization of a $2.1 million contract for the Main Street Corridor Improvement...

Ald. Rue Simmons (2nd) at Monday’s City Council meeting. Simmons voted to postpone authorizing an agreement to fund the proposed partnership management position

Aldermen debate new Youth Job Center position to help ETHS seniors who choose not to go to college

February 26, 2019

Aldermen postponed signing an agreement to fund a Youth Job Center career partnership management position at Monday’s City Council meeting. The position would inform Evanston Township High School students...

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