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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


Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Between 250 and 400 employees were placed on unpaid leave for the Nov. 10 furlough day, which was created to counteract budget shortages.

City furlough day impacts hundreds of employees, frustrates some departments

November 17, 2017

Between 250 and 400 city employees were placed on unpaid leave for the Nov. 10 furlough day, which was created to counteract budget shortages, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz said. Although the city kept...

Assistant city manager and CFO Marty Lyons speaks at a meeting. Lyons accepted a role as CFO and treasurer for Aurora, Illinois, and is stepping down from his position in Evanston on Dec. 15.

Evanston’s assistant city manager, CFO to leave for Aurora position

November 15, 2017

Evanston’s assistant city manager and CFO Marty Lyons will leave his post Dec. 15 to become CFO and treasurer for Aurora, Illinois. The appointment was unanimously authorized by Aurora’s City Council...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) at Monday’s City Council meeting. Aldermen authorized the city to draft a contract for the renovation and lease of the Harley Clarke mansion.

City Council authorizes drafting of contract for renovation, lease of Harley Clarke mansion

November 14, 2017

Aldermen on Monday authorized the city to draft a contract with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens to renovate and lease the Harley Clarke mansion. The historic building, located in north Evanston along...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at Monday’s City Council meeting. Aldermen approved 6-3 a $500,000 settlement in a lawsuit against Bobkiewicz that accuses him of discrimination.

Aldermen approve $500,000 settlement in discrimination case against city manager

November 14, 2017

Aldermen approved a $500,000 settlement Monday in a lawsuit against city manager Wally Bobkiewicz that accuses him of discriminating against a former Evanston employee. The federal lawsuit, filed in...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a City Council meeting. City officials canceled a Monday Human Services Committee meeting after members failed to reach a quorum.

Human Services meeting canceled after members fail to reach quorum

November 6, 2017

City officials canceled a Monday Human Services Committee meeting after members failed to reach a quorum. Two of five aldermen appointed to the committee were sick and unable to attend the meeting,...

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