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  • With Kat making a strong run, Biss appears to be the unofficial winner of the 9th District Congressional District Democratic primary

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

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  • The man who would be mayor: Longtime leader Donald Borah dies at 85

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  • ‘Reconciliation’ needed after Executive Library Director’s early departure from the position, suggests one member

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Committee backs hearings on hiking city’s minimum wage Under Reid’s proposal, wages would increase to as much as $16.25 an hour by July 1, 2024

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Economic Development Committee supported holding public meetings on a Council member’s proposal to…

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Mayor’s State of the City address keys on people, programs moving Evanston forward Job ‘lonely’ at times because of all the anger

Bob3 years ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg It has been a great year for the city, said Mayor Daniel Biss, leading off his State…

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The former James King Home
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Council clears way for King Home apartment hotel

Bob3 years ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The former James King Home, which for years offered gracious living for residents in their retirement years,…

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Major changes at stake as committee reviews landlord-tenant ordinance

Bob3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A city committee on May 16 backed a number of potential changes to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Ordinance…

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Library Board wants security force with focus on de-escalation

Bob3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials want more details before they engage a firm to provide security at the…

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Council OKs $3 million in ARPA funds to launch Evanston Thrives business plan

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The City Council on May 8 allocated $3 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds…

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Cannabis and pastries to be sold under one roof

Bob3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

City Council grants special use to businesses planning to locate in new mixed-use building at Howard Street and Chicago Avenue…

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Connections plan for permanent homeless shelter at Margarita advances to final vote

Bob3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A homeless advocacy group’s controversial bid to establish the area’s first permanent shelter for the homeless moved…

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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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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