Daniel Biss
Daniel Biss Elected to Congress in Illinois’ 9th District
Press Release EVANSTON, Ill. – Daniel Biss has won the open seat in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, according to the…
2026
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A proposed $2 million renovation of Fountain Square, reactivating the fountains which have been off since 2021, didn’t score very high in a staff ranking system.
Staff’s rankings for capital projects catch city finance committee’s attention
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Finance and Budget Committee members, looking to pare down the $348 million in spending in City…
A rendering of a lit-up Church Street Bridge. Credit: Courtesy City of Evanston
Last ARPA funds for economic development may be spent on Church Street bridge lighting, other projects
By Bob Seidenberg The city’s Economic Development Committee voted Wednesday to recommend how the city should spend its last remaining…
(At right) Jeff Smith, president of the Central Street Neighbors Association, moderating a 2021 conversation with then recently-elected mayor, Daniel Biss.
Logan, Smith bring the field to six for Evanston’s special mayoral election in 2027
By Bob Seidenberg Candidates Gilo Kwesi Logan and Jeff Smith filed petitions on the last day of the filing period…
Evanston Dog Beach users rallied at city hall on Monday against the closing of the beach Dec. 1.
Evanston Dog Beach users rally at city hall against Dec. 1 beach closing
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston dog beach users lined the circular drive that leads to Evanston’s city hall Monday, protesting the…
Tax and service fee hikes get attention in early budget feedback
‘These little incremental increases really add up,’ resident says at First Ward budget meeting By Bob Seidenberg With the proposed…
Ann Rainey stands by the window in the City Clerk’s office on Friday, after filing petitions to run in a special election next year. (Gregor Sharp photo)
Rainey is officially in the race for Evanston mayor
By Bob Seidenberg An upbeat Ann Rainey, whose public service in Evanston dates back to 1983, officially filed Friday to…
Northwestern University moved out of its Music Administration Building at 711 Elgin Road, but whether it’s vacant or not officials don’t know.
Officials search for how to address vacant NU properties
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Preservation Commission members have received an update about the condition and vacancy status of several Northwestern…
(Left) Councilmember Clare Kelly was among the members of the city’s Finance & Budget Committee last week, urging City Manager Luke Stowe to take another look at staffing levels in his proposed 2027 budget.
Staffing in question as City Manger’s budget moves to council for first look
By Bob Seidenberg With the 2027 city budget going to the full city council for their first look, council members…
Presbyterian Living is planning on investing millions in a major upgrade of its northwest Evanston campus.
Presbyterian Living to seek community input for renewal plan to its northwest Evanston campus
Non-profit group plans to spend millions upgrading its campus EVANSTON, ILL (October 9, 2026) – Presbyterian Living, a mission-based, non-profit senior…