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Biss: ‘Magic fairy dust’ won’t solve city’s structural budget problem

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Council members appear open to expenditure cuts and new revenue sources — including property tax hike By Bob Seidenberg…

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 School Board unanimously voted Thursday night to close Kingsley Elementary School, citing a financial crisis as the reason.

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— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) January 23, 2026

Winter weather advisory

Winter Weather Advisory in effect. Snow continues through 7 p.m. (3–5"). Snow Route Parking Ban: Sun 1/25, 11 p.m.–Mon 1/26, 6 a.m. Snow Emergency: Mon 1/26 & Tues 1/27, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sirens remind residents to move cars. More info: https://t.co/K2uffr55VS pic.twitter.com/sUczDSGlHz
— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) January 25, 2026

Resolved to take Climate Action: Mary Gavin

Resolved to take climate action in 2026? Local activists offer advice https://t.co/3O1Nt2YeD5
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What’s in a Word?: Mary Gavin

Here in Evanston: Words of the year https://t.co/qUAy8LBacR
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) January 5, 2026

A tour of Evanston’s TIFs: Mary Gavin

Here in Evanston: A tour of the TIFs https://t.co/XIoZrTm3nJ
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) December 16, 2025

Schakowsky endorses Biss

I am truly humbled to have the support of @janschakowsky in this campaign. She is an icon, a fierce and fearless warrior for our communities and a true friend. pic.twitter.com/kVx0qMJVHn
— Daniel Biss (@DanielBiss) January 7, 2026

City’s two Foster Schools take different paths: Mary Gavin

Here in Evanston: Two Foster Schools https://t.co/yXrwQpeyT1
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) December 1, 2025

State Sen. Laura Fine: Respects Jan’s service ‘but not backing down’

I have never backed down from a fight. Not when an insurance company was about to bankrupt my family, not when special interests tried to block the insurance reforms I passed, and I won't back down now.

I respect Congresswoman Schakowsky's service, but this race is about the…
— Laura Fine for Congress (@laurafineforIL9) January 6, 2026

Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

One that got away — Barnes and Noble experiencing comeback in other places

Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

Last call for Peet’s, a coffee shop which became a ‘third place’ for many downtown

Evanston not quite ready to reopen the door for ‘vacation rentals’

Committee backs pilot incubator-pop-up program to activate downtown’s vacant spaces

Council members vote 5-4 to adopt comprehensive plan which stirred strong controversy

In 6-2 vote, Preservation Commission agrees to demolition of structure linked back to famed architect Daniel Burnham

Peet’s Coffee, an important ‘third place’ downtown, gets word that it’s closing

Budget 2025

Biss: ‘Magic fairy dust’ won’t solve city’s structural budget problem