New Council members split over City Manager firing rule

(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

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Retail activation strategist Claire Seizovic proposed the idea for the city’s new small business retail incubator and pop-up program which made its debut at Bookman’s Alley in downtown Evanston last week. The shared marketplace will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m., to 6 p.m. through December 31. Admission is free.

City’s ’Space to Place’ kicks off, giving entrepreneurs a chance to show off their business

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Evanston officials are hoping half price off will lead more businesses to open outdoor cafes next year.

Committee backs a half-price deal on the cost of outdoor dining permits

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Evanston resident James McKee is on a spirited mission to save the Chase Bank building from demolition.

Resident leads fight to prevent Chase Bank from demolishing Central Street building

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