Evanston is expected to share in state’s $120 million settlement with Monsanto over PCBs
Along with Chicago, Evanston is one of nine Lake Michigan communities expected to share in the state’s $120 million settlement…
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The main Evanston Public Library branch at 1703 Orrington Ave.
Library HR hire may have to wait for agreements on lease and intergovermental issues first
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Manager Luke Stowe addressed the possibility of the Evanston Public Library hiring a human resources…
Deputy Chief Bill Muno (second from right) was honored in a Walk-Out ceremony Nov. 21 for nearly four decades of service. Fire Chief Paul Polep is to the right.
Walk-Out honors retiring Deputy Fire Chief Bill Muno
By Bob Seidenberg Deputy Fire Chief William “Bill” Muno’s nearly four decades of service came full circle on Friday, Nov….
Eileen O’Neil, president of AFSCME Local 1891, reads from a statement calling on city officials Wednesday to intervene in library employees concerns about their work environment.
Union, EPL clash over working conditions, possible library-city separation at heated meeting
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees plan to take their concerns about working conditions and a potential split…
Evanston Public Library’s main branch at. 1703 Orrington Ave.
Proposed joint meeting between City and Library off for now
By Bob Seidenberg A previously announced joint meeting between City Council members and Library trustees for Nov. 19 is off for…
Dempster-Dodge Starbucks shut down ‘indefinitely’ as workers seek fair work contract
Company expects any disruption to be brief and says when union is ready, ‘we’re ready to talk’ By Bob Seidenberg…
Deputy Chief of Police Jody Wright addresses members of the city’s Finance & Budget Committee about a new body cameras package the department is negotiating to buy.
New $6 million police contract for body cameras and Tasers moves to council without committee recommendation
‘Slow down,’ urges citizen, recalling Flock controversy By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Finance & Budget Committee generally agreed…
Eileen O’Neil, president of AFSCME Local 1891, addresses city council members at their Oct. 27 meeting about library employees concerns regarding the work environment.
Library employees take grievances over potential changes to council
By Bob Seidenberg A group of Evanston Public Library employees spoke out at Monday’s City Council meeting about what they…
City committee explores ways to activate downtown Evanston
By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Economic Development Committee are drawing up both longterm and some “quick wins” suggestions…
A contract approved with waste hauler LRS in July of this year is having an impact on the restructuring of city refuse and yard waste fees
Waste collection fees could see increase in 2026 budget
By Bob Seidenberg The city’s Finance and Budget Committee Tuesday recommended that the City Council increase waste hauling fees, a…