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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

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

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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

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  • Two-hour free parking proposal would severely impact city revenues: Staff memo

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Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Ave.
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City Council sets 90-day window for an agreement with the Library to resolve differences

Bob4 months ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members appeared to agree Monday that a new intergovernmental agreement between the city and…

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Evanston Public Library main branch at 1703 Orrington Ave.
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Library officials have a firm in mind  to conduct a search for an interim Executive Director

Bob4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library trustees have pushed off until at least next month the formalizing of an agreement…

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Hotly-contested 9th Congressional District Democratic primary heads to voters

Bob4 months ago03 mins

First open race for the Congressional seat in nearly 30 years By Bob Seidenberg Voters head to the polls Tuesday…

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Don Borah was a political force during the late 1970s through the mid-1980s as the leader of the Evanston City Council’s majority bloc.
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The man who would be mayor: Longtime leader Donald Borah dies at 85

Bob4 months ago4 months ago011 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Don Borah, a Wilbur Wright College political science professor, got the chance to put classroom theory into…

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Evanston Public Library trustees voted Feb. 18 to accept Executive Director Yolande Wilburn’s resignation, barely more than two years after she was awarded the top job.
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‘Reconciliation’ needed after Executive Library Director’s early departure from the position, suggests one member

Bob4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Board okays request for proposals to find interim director By Bob Seidenberg A clearly dispirited Evanston Public Library Board voted…

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Short-term rental overhaul passes on third try at City Council

Bob4 months ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston now has new rules and regulations for short-term rentals  like Airbnb and VRBO, as councilmembers unanimously…

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The Evanston Public Library is expected to act on a resignation request from Executive Director Yolande Wilburn at their meeting on Wednesday.
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A strong advocate of shared costs with the city, Executive Library Director Yolande Wilburn to step down

Bob5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library Executive Director Yolande Wilburn, whose selection after a 15-month search in 2023 was celebrated…

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Permit revenue from a pair of Northwestern building projects helped boost city revenue in helped boost city revenue in 2025.
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Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

Bob5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The second installment of property tax revenues has finally arrived at the city, leading finance officials to…

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Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

Bob5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

Despite freezing temperatures, a full crowd has turned out tonight at Northminster Church in northwest Evanston to hear Democratic candidates…

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Northwestern MedicIne took over Barnes and Noble’s space at 1630 Sherman Ave., after the bookstore closed in 2020.
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One that got away — Barnes and Noble experiencing comeback in other places

Bob5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Barnes and Noble, once a gem of Evanston’s downtown, is staging a comeback in other places. The…

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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