Owner says a couple of new locations are possibilities By Bob Seidenberg Edzo’s Burger Shop at 1571 Sherman Ave., known for its fresh-made burgers and creative toppings, will be closing this Saturday, Dec. 21st, after 15 years, its founder Eddie Lakin wrote in a Facebook post a short while ago. Lakin said he’s exploring other…
Filing for office substantially down from four years ago By Bob Seidenberg Barring a successful petition challenge, the races are set for next April’s once-in-four years municipal election, with filings substantially lower than four years ago. Three incumbents — City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, Fourth Ward Alderperson Jonathan Nieuwsma and Ninth Ward Alderperson Juan Geracaris will…
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s downtown fountain probably won’t start flowing again until summer of 2026, City Engineer, Lara Biggs told City Council members in a discussion of the issue tonight. The fountain, a centerpiece of downtown, has been off since spring of 2021, when officials observed it was unable to retain water. The city subsequently…
Shootings may have stemmed from ‘several ongoing disputes’, police say By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston Police are beefing up patrols, particularly in the 1700 block of Dempster St., in the wake of three shooting events that have occurred in the area since Aug. 5, the Department said in release today. Although the incidents occurred close…
By Bob Seidenberg Third Ward City Council member Melissa Wynne, the senior member of the council, announced in her ward newsletter a short time ago that she will not be seeking re-election next year. Wynne, a strong voice on zoning and neighborhood protection issues, said that after 28 years “it is now time to pass…
By Bob Seidenberg Bill Logan Jr, Evanston’s first Black police chief and a hometown hero to generations of Evanston residents, has passed away, his family announced this morning. Chief Logan died Sunday, son Gilo Logan reported on Facebook this morning. “We are devastated. We know many of you are too,” he wrote. “We have learned…