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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


Monday’s Truth in Taxation Hearing brought residents to the council chamber to voice concerns about property tax increases in the proposed 2024 budget.

Residents voice concerns on property tax hikes at City Council ‘Truth in Taxation’ Hearing

November 7, 2023

Evanston residents voiced concerns about the city’s proposed 2024 budget, specifically its property tax hikes, during the “Truth in Taxation” Hearing at Monday’s City Council meeting.  The...

People sit on a grassy field with vendor tents surrounding them. A multi-color balloon arch with the words “Juneteenth 23” is visible.

Evanston commemorates Juneteenth with parade, celebration

June 19, 2023

Evanston residents gathered Saturday for the city’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration. The city observed the holiday with a parade, kicking off at Robert Crown Community Center, that led into a day-long...

Large tan building structure that looks like a coliseum with words reading “Ryan Field” and several cars parked in front.

Community, Northwestern groups form alliance against Rebuild Ryan Field

May 3, 2023

Five community and Northwestern-affiliated organizations formed a coalition under the name “Northwestern Accountability Alliance” to call on the University to negotiate a community benefits agreement...

Six people sitting behind a large desk with 4 flags behind them and a plaque that reads “Evanston 1863”

Residents, councilmembers discuss public safety pension debt in 2023 budget

November 8, 2022

City Council held a Truth and Taxation public hearing Monday night in which residents commented on the 2022 property tax levy. Residents asked for more budget transparency and stressed the city’s need...

A photo of the entrance of Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in the daytime with two purple flowers out of focus in the camera.

City Council discusses proposed 2023 budget, pension debt

October 18, 2022

City Council discussed Evanston's proposed 2023 budget Monday, touching on major issues like the city’s significant pension debt, Northwestern’s proposal to rebuild Ryan Field and the property tax...

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