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July 27, 2026

Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service

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

AMC Evanston 12 will temporarily close from Monday until early 2027 for renovations. Plans include downsizing by five screens and installing “spacious reclining seating,” according to a Tuesday news release from the company.
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Reported by @jdowb2005 https://t.co/YGHWpCYgTE
— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) July 15, 2026

Here in Evanston: District 65 needs a good finance and education plan. Here’s one https://t.co/WKxQulcHvO
— Evanston RoundTable (@EvRoundTable) June 8, 2026

Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is calling on Endeavor Health to reinstate two Evanston Hospital nurses who were allegedly fired for trying to unionize. https://t.co/I3Futkh7GH
— WBEZ (@WBEZ) June 3, 2026

New Northwestern president:

Mung Chiang has been named the 18th president of Northwestern University.

Chiang is a renowned researcher, educator, national science advisor and higher education leader. He is currently president of Purdue.

His appointment will begin on July 1. https://t.co/Ec6pBAlNYr pic.twitter.com/oKShYNETCd
— Northwestern (@NorthwesternU) May 18, 2026

Here in Evanston: 'All things traffic' https://t.co/3ZNxzFO6Q5
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) July 15, 2026

Evanston has conducted more than 100 bike tallies at 33 locations and gathered community input to revise the city’s 2014 Bike Plan.
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Reported by @BethkeTia https://t.co/sEpQSMKIe2
— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) April 10, 2026

Park lighting is getting an upgrade! Over the next few months, LED fixtures will replace older lights at lakefront parks (Lee-Greenwood) plus Lovelace, Eggleston, Perry, Mason & Smith Parks. Parks & paths remain open. Learn more: https://t.co/TCwWPw3UtV. pic.twitter.com/4ILYyLQkqk
— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) March 23, 2026

Over the next six to eight weeks, sidewalk improvements will take place on Howard Street between Callan and Chicago Avenues. This work will include the removal and replacement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, and driveways.https://t.co/8ZYZWw4tOA pic.twitter.com/4EM0fSozTw
— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) April 16, 2026

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

Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service

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And then there were three — Evanston Public Library trustees make mass exit from the board

District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent

City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline

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July 27, 2026

Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service