Government Meter hikes still leave parking fund short Despite the 25-cent parking meter rate hikes approved by aldermen this week, Evanston's municipal parking system still won't bring in enough revenue to cover its costs next year. The proposed By Bill Smith on November 16, 2011 - 4:20 pm
Government Recap: City Council budget meeting Here's a recap of our live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council special budget meeting. <a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=c9c97c9b96" href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=c9c97c9b96" >City Council Budget Meeting</a> By Bill Smith on November 16, 2011 - 12:35 am
Government Speakers split on budget course Residents speaking at Monday's City Council meeting split over what course the aldermen should take in balancing the budget. Leslie Bull of 1123 Ridge Ave., said it would be egregious By Bill Smith on November 15, 2011 - 4:10 pm
Government Council trims property tax boost, hikes fees Evanston aldermen Monday moved toward trimming the proposed 2012 property tax hike from 8 to 5 percent by raising parking meter rates, trash fees and parking violation fines. 10093 By Bill Smith on November 15, 2011 - 1:57 pm
Government City budget debate resumes tonight Aldermen tonight discuss a proposed city budget that, if adopted, will mark a dramatic increase in the city's share of the total property tax burden on Evanston residents. A budget By Bill Smith on November 14, 2011 - 4:34 pm