Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials issued a weather alert this afternoon, encouraging residents to report downed power lines and emergencies…
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Connections for the Homeless Sue Loellbach is flanked by other housing advocates at Monday’s Council meeting, urging approval of the city’s new Comprehensive Plan.
Council members vote 5-4 to adopt comprehensive plan which stirred strong controversy
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members approved a new Comprehensive Plan for the city on Monday, bringing to a…
Heartwood founder Nancy Floy’s dream of bringing a healthy foods alternative and community space to Dempster-Dodge is still alive despite the council’s funding rejection on Monday, she told supporters on Tuesday.
An ‘amazing’ response will allow Heartwood to pursue restaurant-community space for Dempster-Dodge despite council rejection
By Bob Seidenberg Heartwood Center owner Nancy Floy and restaurant owners Gabi Walker-Aguilar and Byron Glapion are moving forward…
Flood of ICE officers raid Evanston gas station as angry crowd surges to the scene
Updated: Mayor Biss: “I said they were required to show justification….they simply declined to do so.” By Bob Seidenberg As…
Leonard Woodson’s removal as the city’s Special Olympics coordinator touched off protests in Evanston’s Special Olympics community.
Popular Special Olympics supervisor accepts city’s retirement offer, charging false accusations had undermined his standing with the disability community
Breaking news: Leonard Woodson, the city’s popular Special Olympics coordinator for 35 years, has accepted the city’s offer to retire…
Free Flow restaurant owners Nichole Pinkard (at lectern) and Nina Wade fielded questions at the meeting. City of Evanston screenshot
New west side restaurant to receive assistance to fix exhaust system
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s City Council approved on Monday night an $82,510 loan to new restaurant Free Flow Kitchen, 1623…
Evanston Hospital was placed on lockdown earlier tonight after a shooting in the emergency room earlier.
Evanston Hospital placed on lockdown after emergency room shooting
Offender in custody; Guard’s injuries considered non-life-threatening Evanston Hospital was placed on lockdown earlier tonight after a shooting in the…
Edzo’s Burger Shop to close after 15 years
Owner says a couple of new locations are possibilities By Bob Seidenberg Edzo’s Burger Shop at 1571 Sherman Ave., known…
Races appear set for Evanston’s 2025 Municipal Election
Filing for office substantially down from four years ago By Bob Seidenberg Barring a successful petition challenge, the races are…
Fountains to remain off in Evanston’s Fountain Square probably until summer 2026: City Engineer
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s downtown fountain probably won’t start flowing again until summer of 2026, City Engineer, Lara Biggs told…
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