Evanston not quite ready to reopen the door for ‘vacation rentals’
Council members see the need for a few more tweaks By Bob Seidenberg Evanston city council members weren’t quite ready…
January 2026
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Some of the city’s vacant storefronts may become pop-up stores or business incubators under a proposal backed by the city’s Economic Development Committee Jan. 28.
Committee backs pilot incubator-pop-up program to activate downtown’s vacant spaces
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston’s empty storefront spaces may be placed into use as a retail incubator or as a…
Connections for the Homeless Sue Loellbach is flanked by other housing advocates at Monday’s Council meeting, urging approval of the city’s new Comprehensive Plan.
Council members vote 5-4 to adopt comprehensive plan which stirred strong controversy
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members approved a new Comprehensive Plan for the city on Monday, bringing to a…
Architect Dan Wheeler points out a feature on homeowners plan for a new home on property that once belonged to famed architect Daniel Burnham.
In 6-2 vote, Preservation Commission agrees to demolition of structure linked back to famed architect Daniel Burnham
By Bob Seidenberg Two structures on property formerly the home of famed architect Daniel H. Burnham will likely be torn…
Peet’s staff recently received word via the shop’s corporate office that the coffee shop, in Evanston nearly 26 years, is to close by the end of the month.
Peet’s Coffee, an important ‘third place’ downtown, gets word that it’s closing
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston community members frequently talk about the importance of a “third place” — a spot which serves…
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…
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