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‘We do not have a well-run city,’ says former Alderperson Ann Rainey, explaining why she decided to enter the mayor’s race
17 hours ago
Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service
2 days ago
City officials warn free parking could lead to higher property taxes
5 days ago5 days ago
State audit tracks city’s use of Motor Fuel Tax funds
1 week ago
City’s budget director: Evanston’s deficit looms as reserves dwindle
3 weeks ago
How the late detective Carlos Mitchem helped EPD combat street gangs
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
And then there were three — Evanston Public Library trustees make mass exit from the board
1 month ago2 weeks ago
District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent
1 month ago1 month ago
City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline
2 months ago
Parking consultant: Evanston competing on place, not with Wilmette or Old Orchard when it comes to parking
2 months ago2 months ago

‘We do not have a well-run city,’ says former Alderperson Ann Rainey, explaining why she decided to enter the mayor’s race

‘We do not have a well-run city,’ says former Alderperson Ann Rainey, explaining why she decided to enter the mayor’s race

Bob17 hours ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Former 8th Ward Alderman Ann Rainey formally announced Tuesday night her intention to run for mayor…

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Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service

Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service

Bob2 days ago01 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials issued a weather alert this afternoon, encouraging residents to report downed power lines and emergencies…

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City officials warn free parking could lead to higher property taxes

City officials warn free parking could lead to higher property taxes

Bob5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Establishing free parking in some business districts would have a strong fiscal impact and place pressure on…

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State audit tracks city’s use of Motor Fuel Tax funds

State audit tracks city’s use of Motor Fuel Tax funds

Bob1 week ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg An Illinois Department of Transportation audit of the city’s use of motor fuel tax funds is underway,…

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City’s budget director: Evanston’s deficit looms as reserves dwindle

City’s budget director: Evanston’s deficit looms as reserves dwindle

Bob3 weeks ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s City Council has been able to tame sizable budget deficits by drawing on excess reserves and…

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How the late detective Carlos Mitchem helped EPD combat street gangs

How the late detective Carlos Mitchem helped EPD combat street gangs

Bob4 weeks ago4 weeks ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Several hundred people filled a Niles banquet hall on Friday, June 26 to celebrate the life of…

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