February 2026 – Evanston Scribe

Headlines

Library officials have a firm in mind to conduct a search for an interim Executive Director
1 day ago1 day ago
With Kat making a strong run, Biss appears to be the unofficial winner of the 9th District Congressional District Democratic primary
4 days ago3 days ago
Applications now open for Sustain Evanston program
4 days ago4 days ago
Hotly-contested 9th Congressional District Democratic primary heads to voters
5 days ago
Community members invited to vote on new dog park
6 days ago
The man who would be mayor: Longtime leader Donald Borah dies at 85
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
‘Reconciliation’ needed after Executive Library Director’s early departure from the position, suggests one member
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
Short-term rental overhaul passes on third try at City Council
2 weeks ago
A strong advocate of shared costs with the city, Executive Library Director Yolande Wilburn to step down
1 month ago1 month ago
Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate
1 month ago1 month ago

A strong advocate of shared costs with the city, Executive Library Director Yolande Wilburn to step down

A strong advocate of shared costs with the city, Executive Library Director Yolande Wilburn to step down

Bob1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library Executive Director Yolande Wilburn, whose selection after a 15-month search in 2023 was celebrated…

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Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

Bob1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The second installment of property tax revenues has finally arrived at the city, leading finance officials to…

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Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

Bob1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Despite freezing temperatures, a full crowd has turned out tonight at Northminster Church in northwest Evanston to hear Democratic candidates…

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One that got away — Barnes and Noble experiencing comeback in other places

One that got away — Barnes and Noble experiencing comeback in other places

Bob2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Barnes and Noble, once a gem of Evanston’s downtown, is staging a comeback in other places. The…

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Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

Bob2 months ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A city committee took steps Monday night to amend an ordinance that Evanston has had in place…

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Last call for Peet’s, a coffee shop which became a ‘third place’ for many downtown

Last call for Peet’s, a coffee shop which became a ‘third place’ for many downtown

Bob2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Both the city and customers sought a deeper explanation from the parent company By Bob Seidenberg Peet’s was the first…

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