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Government

Aldermen postpone ‘eating their vegetables’

Evanston aldermen Monday night postponed action on a resolution pledging to rebuild the city's rainy day fund over the next three years. A few speakers at public comment voiced fears

By Bill Smith on January 12, 2021 - 10:05 am

Government

Council trims property tax hike in marathon session

During a City Council meeting that ran for nearly six hours, Evanston aldermen Monday reduced a planned property tax increase to 1% and adopted the city's 2021 budget.

By Bill Smith on November 24, 2020 - 10:20 am

Government

Recap: Evanston City Council

Here's a recap of our live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council meeting at which aldermen adopted the city's 2021 budget.

By Bill Smith on November 23, 2020 - 5:23 pm

Guest Commentary

Viewpoint: Don’t increase Evanston property taxes

The Evanston City Council will meet Monday to take action on a proposal to raise Evanston’s property tax levy by 4.5%. That’s a $2.5 million increase to Evanston taxpayers.

By Jim Young, Jamie Collier on November 21, 2020 - 9:54 am

Government

Recap: City Council meeting on the budget

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council special meeting on the 2021 budget.

By Bill Smith on November 16, 2020 - 5:38 pm

Government

Aldermen to look for more ways to trim budget

Evanston aldermen are scheduled to discuss possible further modifications to next year's city budget when they hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

By Bill Smith on November 15, 2020 - 10:59 am

Government

Recap: Evanston City Council

Here's a recap of our live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council meeting. Aldermen are scheduled to discuss the city's budget and an affordable housing planned development at 1900 Sherman

By Bill Smith on November 9, 2020 - 7:23 pm

Government

Next to last chance to complain about city budget

Most Evanston residents will get what's likely to be their next-to-last chance to complain about next year's city budget tonight.

By Bill Smith on November 9, 2020 - 11:00 am

Government

Study: Property tax growing faster than inflation, incomes

If you thought your property tax bill was growing faster than your income -- a new study says you're right.

By Bill Smith on October 26, 2020 - 10:58 am

Government

Budget debate: How many cops does Evanston need?

Evanston aldermen Monday hold a public hearing and discussion of next year's budget that's expected to feature calls by some residents to defund the city's Police Department.

By Bill Smith on October 25, 2020 - 8:12 pm

Government

Suffredin: Eliminate next year’s property tax hike

Alderman Tom Suffredin, 6th Ward, urged his colleagues Monday night to wipe out a planned 5.9% increase in next year's Evanston property tax levy.

By Bill Smith on October 20, 2020 - 10:55 am

Government

Aldermen to debate budget — and their pay

The city's budget, the pay for aldermen and the city manager's contract are on the agendas for aldermen tonight.

By Bill Smith on October 19, 2020 - 10:57 am

Government

Police, property owners take hit in new city budget

Evanston's Police Department and local property taxpayers face the heaviest hits in next year's proposed budget as the city seeks to close an anticipated $8 million revenue shortfall.

By Bill Smith on October 9, 2020 - 3:00 pm

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Government

City’s 2021 budget picture looking worse

Evanston's interim city manager, Erika Storlie, told residents at a 2nd Ward meeting Thursday evening that it now appears the city will have an $8 million revenue shortfall to close

By Bill Smith on September 11, 2020 - 10:50 am

Government

City staff hope for budget hole only half as big next year

City officials told residents at a 1st Ward meeting Tuesday evening their best estimate is that after facing $12 million revenue shortfall this year from the COVID-19 pandemic, Evanston can

By Bill Smith on September 2, 2020 - 10:54 am

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Government

City revenue gap grows by $1.4 million

Evanston aldermen will be told Monday that the city's anticipated revenue loss from the COVID-19 pandemic has grown by $1.4 million in the past month to $12 million. But city staff

By Bill Smith on June 19, 2020 - 1:14 pm

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