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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 new Ryan Field at Northwestern University will make its collegiate football debut Friday in front of a national TV audience.

More details: https://t.co/CLqQmua5e4 pic.twitter.com/nrl8VCkGwD
— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) September 28, 2026

This free, family-friendly event offers a behind-the-scenes look at fire and emergency services while providing fun, education, and engagement for all ages. pic.twitter.com/OBoXrGy3JJ
— Evanston Fire (@EvanstonFD) September 29, 2026

Here in Evanston: More thoughts on waste transfer station https://t.co/4OlhlIDdKP pic.twitter.com/17pBzP23z5
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 22, 2026

Here in Evanston: Building change https://t.co/7vlyb4hZim
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 1, 2026

Here in Evanston: Storm warning or sunny promise? https://t.co/FDm4IriG4U
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 18, 2026

Evanston official calls for millions in fines over Northwestern’s vacant houses https://t.co/3eP4js7MPc
— Crain's Chicago Business (@CrainsChicago) September 28, 2026

Here in Evanston: As new Foster School gets ready to open, a mosaic, memories and a message https://t.co/KLRjWAvm2m
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 4, 2026

AMC Evanston 12 will temporarily close from Monday until early 2027 for renovations. Plans include downsizing by five screens and installing “spacious reclining seating,” according to a Tuesday news release from the company.
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Reported by @jdowb2005 https://t.co/YGHWpCYgTE
— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) July 15, 2026

Here in Evanston: District 65 needs a good finance and education plan. Here’s one https://t.co/WKxQulcHvO
— Evanston RoundTable (@EvRoundTable) June 8, 2026

New Northwestern president:

Mung Chiang has been named the 18th president of Northwestern University.

Chiang is a renowned researcher, educator, national science advisor and higher education leader. He is currently president of Purdue.

His appointment will begin on July 1. https://t.co/Ec6pBAlNYr pic.twitter.com/oKShYNETCd
— Northwestern (@NorthwesternU) May 18, 2026

Walk, Connect, Make a Difference: Step Up for Recovery Returns October 4

Committee backs a half-price deal on the cost of outdoor dining permits

Resident leads fight to prevent Chase Bank from demolishing Central Street building

Library board gets down to business, refills committees, advances 2027 budget

Owner of popular dog care business feels spurned by city’s ‘dismissive’ attitude to her funding request

Early retirement, voluntary separation likely off the table, but plenty of taxes and fees are not for city’s 2027 budget

Committee eyes a lower fee structure for the city’s outdoor cafes

City’s 2027 budget may include an early retirement plan to cut costs

Mendoza to make run for mayor’s seat, bidding to become first Latina to hold that office

City calls for service hit 1,900 mark after storm

Budget 2025

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