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Council OKs $180,000 to buy electric leaf blowers for landscapers

Bob2 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council on Monday approved a plan to make a bulk purchase of electric leaf blowers,…

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Evanston leaf blowers

Council OKs $180,000 to buy electric leaf blowers for landscapers