Fountain Square Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen
Fountain Square saw a full house Monday in a Memorial Day program honoring those whose sacrificed all in defense of…
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At a meeting at Evanston Fire Department headquarters Thursday, Jack Mortell (left), president of the Evanston Firefighter’s Pension Board, and Hitesh Desai (center) the city’s chief financial officer and treasurer, discuss public safety pensions. Credit: Bob Seidenberg
City treasurer questioned over lack of transparency on pension tax
By Bob Seidenberg The president of the Evanston’s Firefighter’s Pension Board pushed the city Thursday to disclose how much of…
Biss highlights his ability to win the tough fights, announcing a run for the 9th District Congressional seat
By Bob Seidenberg Mayor Daniel Biss announced his intention Wednesday to run for the 9th District Congressional seat, highlighting his…
People using the limestone amphitheater steps at Grey Park. Credit: Bob Seidenberg
Preservation Commission raises concerns over Grey Park dog park design
Historic amphitheater an issue By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Preservation Commission on Tuesday sharply criticized some design features…
(Left) Donna Robinson-Smith and daughter Jennifer Smith celebrated Mother’s Day and Jennifer’s birthday in a special way May 11. (Photograph by Carlton Rosemond).
Library leaves ‘a good feeling’ for one local family on Mother’s Day
CBy Bob Seidenberg Jennifer Smith remembers making her first visit to the Evanston Public Library. Her mom brought her and…
Members of the 82nd Evanston City Council will tackle a revision of the ‘Council Rules’ as one of their first actions.
City Council to consider rule changes, including to mayor’s voting power
Staff propose giving the mayor a chance to weigh in when an ordinance is one vote away from adoption but…
(Left) Former Township Assessor Bonnie Wilson with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky at Fourth of July festivities here last year. The two worked together on campaign in support of freshness dating on produce products that brought prominence to Schakowsky early on.
Schakowsky announces she will not seek reelection in 2026
By Bob Seidenberg Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky announced this week she won’t seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in…
Stadium issue lit a fuse in 7th Ward vote, precinct totals show
Out of limelight, write-in candidates collected support in Clerk, 4th Ward races By Bob Seidenberg With municipal elections spaced four…
New Adirondack chairs are now in place for the dining terrace at Independence Park.
Programs to enhance city’s business districts moving forward piece by piece
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston economic development officials reported making headway last week on a number of initiatives included in the…
Crosby Theodore’s historic landmark building, 1817 Church St., stands to the left od Mt. Pisgah’s current location.
Court denies neighbor’s request for a preliminary injunction on Church and Dodge development
By Bob Seidenberg The Illinois First District Appellate Court upheld Monday a Cook County Circuit Court decision denying a property…