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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 city’s proposed 2024 budget totals over $449 million, a $51.8 million increase from the 2023 adopted budget. The proposed budget includes a 7.9% increase to Evanston’s property tax...

After Northwestern submitted a proposed community benefits agreement to City Council just hours before the council’s Monday night meeting on NU’s Ryan Field rebuild, residents and councilmembers had strong reactions to the proposed agreement — and how it could impact the community amid the potential stadium rebuild and proposal to host concerts at the venue....

Mayor Daniel Biss Casts Deciding Vote In Favor Of Ryan Field Concerts - Evanston, IL - The Evanston mayor broke a 4-4 tie to grant preliminary approval for Northwestern's request to re-zone its stadium for commercial use.

After a contentious public comment period featuring more than 100 speakers Monday night, City Council narrowly voted to introduce ordinances allowing Northwestern’s plans to rebuild Ryan Field and host concerts at the new stadium. As part of the $800 million rebuild, NU has planned to host public-facing concerts at the football stadium to help offset...

Rowdy public commenters at City Council meetings. Rude emails from residents to city staff members. Arguments in the comments section of Facebook posts. These are some examples of the latest issue the League of Women Voters of Evanston hopes to tackle: civility in city government.  LWVE started a project this fall looking into a lack...