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

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

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • City calls for service hit 1,900 mark after storm

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • ‘We do not have a well-run city,’ says former Alderperson Ann Rainey, explaining why she decided to enter the mayor’s race

    4 weeks ago
  • Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service

    4 weeks ago
  • City officials warn free parking could lead to higher property taxes

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • State audit tracks city’s use of Motor Fuel Tax funds

    1 month ago
  • City’s budget director: Evanston’s deficit looms as reserves dwindle

    2 months ago
  • How the late detective Carlos Mitchem helped EPD combat street gangs

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • And then there were three — Evanston Public Library trustees make mass exit from the board

    2 months ago1 month ago
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Evanston Budget Manager Clayton Black warned Tuesday that uncertainty around federal funding that the city relies on presents “a grave concern.”
  • City News
  • Evanston RoundTable

City budget manager: Federal funding threats ‘a grave concern’

Bob1 year ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston has not experienced the same shock of an impending loss of federal funds as Northwestern University, but…

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Have Dreams student Caleb Jensen, an intern at the Thermal Laminating Corporation, fits a laminating roller into place.
  • City News
  • Evanston RoundTable
  • Up Close

Evanston nonprofit connects people with autism to jobs

Bob1 year ago1 year ago012 mins

But the program is running short on participating employers and hoping Evanston businesses will step up By Bob Seidenberg Henry…

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A city committee will take more time to decide what to do about a homeowner’s leaning elm.
  • City News
  • Evanston RoundTable

Committee wants guidelines in place before ruling on homeowner’s request to remove leaning elm

Bob1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

‘I feel like I’ve done my part in planting other trees, and this is one I’m not comfortable where it…

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Shawn Iles, newly-elected Third Ward Council member.
  • City News
  • Election notes

A big assist from the ward’s ‘soccer moms’ helped push Shawn Iles over the top in a tight 3d ward race

Bob1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Shawn Iles brought experience from a number of past roles to his campaign to succeed Melissa Wynne…

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Mayor Daniel Biss makes the rounds at his victory party at Bluestone on Tuesday following his reelection.
  • City News
  • Election notes
  • Evanston Election 2025

Two ways to view Mayor Daniel Biss’s victory margin

Bob1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Considering the late start mayoral challenger Jeff Boarini got and his lack of name recognition at the…

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Parielle Davis, joined by her father Alan Johnson on Election, looks like she’s won her bid for a seat on the Evanston City Council.
  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, and five incumbents register strong wins for council seats

Bob1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

They’ll be joined by three newcomers, including Parielle Davis, one of the leaders of  the fight against Northwestern’s bid to…

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  • City News

Is it time to consider staggered elections?

Bob1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Could the Civic Center be put back in play as the city’s permanent home as a result…

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  • Evanston Election 2025

Longtime political observer Jeff Smith breaks down election choices

Bob1 year ago1 year ago09 mins

Jeff Smith is a longtime observer of the Evanston political scene and one-time candidate himself. With permission, here’s his blog…

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At 82, longtime Evanston resident Carlis Sutton is the oldest candidate in the field seeking election Tuesday to Evanston’s City Council.
  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

Game On! Evanston’s once-in-four years election is headed to voters Tuesday with plenty of candidates and storylines

Bob1 year ago1 year ago028 mins

Mayor’s race produces contrasts around zoning, Northwestern By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston residents will go to the polls Tuesday to…

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  • Evanston Election 2025

As finish line approaches, candidates in key Evanston ward races play up backing

Bob1 year ago1 year ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Candidates in Evanston’s ward races are sporting endorsements from political leaders, current and former, as well as…

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Here in Evanston: Storm warning or sunny promise? https://t.co/FDm4IriG4U

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 18, 2026

After losing nearly its entire roster, Northwestern men’s basketball is counting on eight transfers, three freshmen and a handful of returners to turn things around.
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Reported by @charlie_perlman https://t.co/0iTfVh1DEC

— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) August 18, 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

Students from Evanston Township High School move house built as part of course https://t.co/IxBvtcJToW

— IL School Network (@ILSchoolNet) August 3, 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