Heartwood founder Nancy Floy’s dream of bringing a healthy foods alternative and community space to Dempster-Dodge is still alive despite the council’s funding rejection on Monday, she told supporters on Tuesday.
An ‘amazing’ response will allow Heartwood to pursue restaurant-community space for Dempster-Dodge despite council rejection
By Bob Seidenberg Heartwood Center owner Nancy Floy and restaurant owners Gabi Walker-Aguilar and Byron Glapion are moving forward…
(Left) Andrew San Roman, the city’s Building & Development Services Manager, and Sarah Flax, Evanston’s Community Development Director, answer questions about the city’s proposed short-term rentals ordinance at Monday night’s meeting.
‘Vacation rental’ ordinance moves forward but with council members pressing for changes
Returns to the council Jan. 26 By Bob Seidenberg Evanston city council members pressed for tighter limits Monday on the…
Members of the Evanston Fire Department line up at a retirement ceremony for Deputy Fire Chief William (Bill) Muno in November.
Committee recommends PPRT taxes be dedicated to public safety pensions
Proposal next goes to the council By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s Finance and Budget Committee voted 6-1 Wednesday to dedicate nearly…
State Sen. Laura Fine (D-9th)
‘Not backing down,’: Fine responds to Schakowsky backing
State Senator Laura Fine’s response to Jan Schakowsky endorsement of Daniel Biss to succeed her in the Ninth Congressional race:…
Congressperson Jan Schakowsky
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Endorses Daniel Biss in Race for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District
Press Release: EVANSTON, IL – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) announced her endorsement of Daniel Biss in the Democratic primary…
The Main Street business district has been the center of several major city building projects in recent years.
Main Street merchants win holiday reprieve with pre-demolition work pushed to next week
By Bob Seidenberg Pre-demolition work in the Main Street area is expected to start up next week, with merchants winning…
The main public library at 1703 Orrington Ave.
Library trustees wish for 2026 is an intergovernmental agreement addressing ‘operational ambiguity’
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library trustees have an intergovernmental agreement with the city at the top of their wish…
Flood of ICE officers raid Evanston gas station as angry crowd surges to the scene
Updated: Mayor Biss: “I said they were required to show justification….they simply declined to do so.” By Bob Seidenberg As…
(Left) Byron Glapion and Gabrielle Walker make their pitch to the city’s Economic Development Committee for TIF assistance in the buildout of a new restaurant, Chouce Authentic, at Dempster and Dodge, in space once eyed by Popeyes.
With Popeyes out of the picture, restaurant owners clear first hurdle to open a restaurant at Dempster-Dodge
EDC votes 5-3 to move the restaurant’s $400,000 TIF request to the council By Bob Seidenberg Restaurant owners Gabrielle Walker-Aguilar…
Council approval of $5.8 million for new body cameras, Tasers and surveillance drones raises privacy concerns
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s Police Department’s arsenal of body-worn cameras, Tasers and drones will expand under a $5.8 million seven-year…
