District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent
Evanston Elementary School District 65 Board President Nichole Pinkard, and Board Vice President Chris Van Nostrand have just released this…
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Officials may flip-flop funding around the McGaw YMCA’s $3 million renovation of its men’s residence to give the project more time.
City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Finance and Budget Committee members pushed for more details Wednesday on projects supported by $43 million…
Evanston officials should consider changes to parking management based on the customer’s needs, a parking consultant told members of the city’s Economic Development Committee.
Parking consultant: Evanston competing on place, not with Wilmette or Old Orchard when it comes to parking
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston should consider using a variety of strategies to meet its parking challenges, including adjusting pricing according…
William “Bill” C. McHugh: As Evanston Police Chief from 1969 to 1981, he ushered in a number of reforms.
William “Bill” C. McHugh: Evanston police chief in the 1980 FALN arrest
Funeral services Tuesday for McHugh, 100, who led the department from 1969 to 1981. By Bob Seidenberg In a career…
Digital artist Tom McKeon: It’s just something I thought was funny,” he said. Like, “Elf on a Shelf, he said. “And I started thinking of other people in mug shots and it got funnier.”
How Evanston author’s new book explores the risky nature of free expression
McKeon will read from his work, which features mug shots of historical figures, tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. at…
Distracted driving remains ‘a serious problem’ as Evanston police hand out 177 citations in April
Press Release Evanston, IL – The Evanston Police Department announced it issued 177 citations for hands-free law violations and 76…
Two-hour free parking proposal would severely impact city revenues: Staff memo
By Bob Seidenberg A proposal to consider creating up to two-hour free parking in Evanston’s business districts would significantly…
Library trustees begin to set course for a new director
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library trustees began taking steps Wednesday towards a process aimed at hiring the Library’s…
(At right) Evanston Public Library Board President Tracy Fulce has proposed that the Board skip a nationwide search for an interim director, preserving resources for the search to name a permanent director.
Library Board President Fulce proposes trustees skip a search for an interim director, preserving resources for the permanent post
Current interim Heather Norborg would continue in that role under the proposal By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library trustees will…
Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Ave.
City Council sets 90-day window for an agreement with the Library to resolve differences
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members appeared to agree Monday that a new intergovernmental agreement between the city and…