Evanston, IL|News|
$1 Million Sales Tax Rebate Deal With Evanston VW Dealership Approved
The Evanston City Council voted 6-2 to approve a five-year deal to give the Volkswagen dealer half of all sale tax revenue it generates.

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The Evanston City Council voted 6-2 to approve a five-year deal to give the Volkswagen dealer half of all sale tax revenue it generates.

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