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

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  • District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent

    6 days ago6 days ago
  • City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline

    3 weeks ago
  • Parking consultant: Evanston competing on place, not with Wilmette or Old Orchard when it comes to parking

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  • William “Bill” C. McHugh: Evanston police chief in the 1980 FALN arrest

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  • How Evanston author’s new book explores the risky nature of free expression

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  • Distracted driving remains ‘a serious problem’ as Evanston police hand out 177 citations in April

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Two-hour free parking proposal would severely impact city revenues: Staff memo

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  • Library trustees begin to set course for a new director

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Library Board President Fulce proposes trustees skip a search for an interim director, preserving resources for the permanent post

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Council emphasizes finances in weighing Harley Clarke ideas

Bob2 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Maximizing public access to Lighthouse Beach and the surrounding areas, adherence to the lakefront master plan, some…

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Donald Wirth, former Evanston parks director, led department for nearly 25 years

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Local memorial service set for May 4 at Evanston Golf Course Funeral services will be held March 2 in Naples,…

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Future of Harley Clarke, Civic Center on council agenda

Bob2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

Two Evanston buildings with long histories and passionate followings are scheduled to return to the spotlight on Monday, when Evanston…

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Onetime ‘Library kid’ is the new leader of the Evanston Public Library system

Bob2 years ago2 years ago012 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Yolande Wilburn, the new executive director of the Evanston Public Library system, has spent much her career…

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City exploring temporary move from Civic Center offices to downtown

Bob2 years ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials are exploring moving city offices from the Morton Civic Center to a downtown site while…

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Economic panel recommends $500k in ARPA funds for Independence Park renovation but wants staff to ‘sharpen their pencils,” bringing some costs down

Bob3 years ago2 years ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Independence Park is located a few blocks west of Green Bay Road, in the heart of the…

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A beaver is spotted at Northwestern’s lagoon

Bob3 years ago2 years ago06 mins

Update: After the RoundTable posted the story below about a beaver sighting at Northwestern University’s lagoon on Nov. 12, another…

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Council douses Reid’s call for fire service fee for certain non-taxpaying entities – like Northwestern

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By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members have applied the brakes for now on a proposal that would require large…

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Beekeeper’s beehives can stay but farther away from neighbor’s pool: Report

Bob3 years ago3 years ago010 mins

By Bob Seidenberg/rseiden914@gmail.com Northwest Evanston resident Mary Nisi need not remove her beehives, but they should be set farther back…

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Neighbors group files lawsuit, alleging ‘backroom deal’ in city‘s approval of Ryan Field rezoning

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

News Release Residents of Evanston and Wilmette join the Most Livable City Association in lawsuit against the City of Evanston’s…

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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

State moves to revoke Albany Care's license after resident's death, citing failure to treat worsening condition - Evanston RoundTable https://t.co/g0CHjy6kHH

— Evanston RoundTable (@EvRoundTable) June 5, 2026

Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is calling on Endeavor Health to reinstate two Evanston Hospital nurses who were allegedly fired for trying to unionize. https://t.co/I3Futkh7GH

— WBEZ (@WBEZ) June 3, 2026
Why the Popeyes alternative fell through — Evanston Now

‘Not Popeyes’ restaurant not happening https://t.co/Ba6w1TUkjs pic.twitter.com/2it3iUHNaj

— Evanston Now (@EvanstonNow) May 19, 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

Evanston has conducted more than 100 bike tallies at 33 locations and gathered community input to revise the city’s 2014 Bike Plan.
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Reported by @BethkeTia https://t.co/sEpQSMKIe2

— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) April 10, 2026

Park lighting is getting an upgrade! Over the next few months, LED fixtures will replace older lights at lakefront parks (Lee-Greenwood) plus Lovelace, Eggleston, Perry, Mason & Smith Parks. Parks & paths remain open. Learn more: https://t.co/TCwWPw3UtV. pic.twitter.com/4ILYyLQkqk

— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) March 23, 2026

Over the next six to eight weeks, sidewalk improvements will take place on Howard Street between Callan and Chicago Avenues. This work will include the removal and replacement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, and driveways.https://t.co/8ZYZWw4tOA pic.twitter.com/4EM0fSozTw

— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) April 16, 2026