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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Attorney General Jeff Sessions sits for his confirmation hearings earlier this year. On Monday, Session said he would “claw-back” U.S. Justice Department funds that go to sanctuary cities, counties or states.

Evanston, Chicago vow to uphold immigration policies amid U.S. Justice Department threats

March 29, 2017

Chicago and Evanston authorities are not backing away from policies that protect undocumented residents in their cities, even after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday that the Justice Department...

Cook County budget includes staff reductions, sugary beverages tax

November 18, 2016

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved their 2017 budget this week, which includes a tax on sweetened beverages and cuts to county staff. The budget, approved by a 11-4 vote Tuesday, includes...

Soda prices in Cook County set to rise this summer

November 10, 2016

Evanston consumers will have to pay more to buy sugary drinks later this year after a soda tax was passed narrowly on Thursday by the Cook County Board. The tax, which passed with a 9-8 vote, will...

Evanston businesses say proposed soda tax will not change consumer habits

November 8, 2016

Some Evanston businesses say they aren’t too worried about a potential tax on sugary drinks in Cook County. In the executive budget recommendation for the 2017 fiscal year, Cook County Board President...

Cook County districts may receive funding for transportation projects

October 23, 2016

Evanston may receive funds from county coffers to tackle transportation infrastructure projects next year. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced last week that she is including half...

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