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  • A strong advocate of shared costs with the city, Executive Library Director Yolande Wilburn to step down

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

    4 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • One that got away — Barnes and Noble experiencing comeback in other places

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

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

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Evanston not quite ready to reopen the door for ‘vacation rentals’

    1 month ago
  • Committee backs pilot incubator-pop-up program to activate downtown’s vacant spaces

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Council members vote 5-4 to adopt comprehensive plan which stirred strong controversy

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • In 6-2 vote,  Preservation Commission agrees to demolition of structure linked back to famed architect Daniel Burnham

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Second Ward Alderperson Kristian Harris reads after Mayor Daniel Biss the oath of office at the May 8 City Council meeting. (City of Evanston screenshot)
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Harris and Geracaris sworn in to finish City Council terms in 2nd and 9th

Bob3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Kristian “Krissie” Harris in the city’s 2nd Ward and Juan Geracaris in the 9th, can finally remove…

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Council committee shows interest in changes to the city’s gambling ordinance

Bob3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg As far back as 2009, Evanston City Council members considered opening the door to legalized video gaming…

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Nadim Abi-Antoun, chief operating officer of Presbyterian Homes.
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Fair Workweek ordinance moves to Council, excluding childcare and long term care institutions

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

  By Bob Seidenberg The City Council’s Human Services Committee on Monday, May 1, recommended that Evanston establish a Fair…

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Plastic bags could be out by at stores citywide by Aug. 1

Bob3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Single-use plastic bags issued at the point of sale may soon be banned at stores and restaurants…

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Council member’s bid to allow cannabis lounges snuffed out

Bob3 years ago3 years ago06 mins

Council member Reid suggests he may find anther way to bring the issue back to the Council By Bob Seidenberg…

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Alternate ‘Good Neighbor’ agreement proposes new requirements for the shelter

Bob3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Neighbors of the Margarita Inn, 1566 Oak Ave., have drawn up an alternative “Good Neighbor” agreement, offering…

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Library Board debates action plan to address security issues

Bob3 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials have added several new positions and stepped up staff training on de-escalating techniques…

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District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton named to lead Georgia school district

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Dr. Devon Horton, District 65’s superintendent and a key figure in the district’s historic push to…

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Gift from first responders group could truly be life saving

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Evanston Fire Department release: The Evanston Fire Department has received a generous donation from the Evanston First Responders Foundation (EFRF),…

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Unofficial results show Harris and Geracaris solid winners to retain their Council seats in the city’s 2nd and 9th wards

Bob3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

By Bob Seidenberg With all precincts now reporting, unofficial results from the Cook County Clerk’s office, show Kristian “Krissie” Harris…

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