Activist groups present their own state of the City view in protest before the mayor’s speech
By Bob Seidenberg Dissatisfied with the city’s City Manager choice, members of some local activist groups lined up outside 619…
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Evanston City Council Announces Intent to Appoint John Fournier as City Manager
The Evanston City Council intends to appoint John Fournier as the next Evanston city manager. Contract negotiations are currently underway…
After census shows imbalances, city may see new ward boundaries
By Bob Seidenberg With a population deviation of more than 20% between some wards, members of a city Redistricting Committee recommended May…
City may turn to outside firm for business districts study
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston officials have turned to a Philadelphia, Pa., firm to conduct a comprehensive study of the…
Vinic Wine Company owner hopes to bring a ‘little bit of magic’ to Lagoon spot
Mediterranean/European-style café with festoon of lights and umbrella-shaded tables. Open for coffee in the morning, moving to a wine café…
Committee rejects Council member’s proposal to end park closing times
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Parks and Recreation Board members offered eight reasons at their Feb. 17 meeting for the city…
City manager finalists field questions at virtual town meeting
By Bob Seidenberg Snapper Poche took his listeners on a verbal ride through his government career, from his stint as…
Council member sees social bias in rejection of hookah lounges
By Bob Seidenberg Alcohol is not prohibited in Evanston and indeed the substance is “flowing through many livers,” in the…
City kicks around soccer pitches idea for empty lots
By Bob Seidenberg Two city-owned properties at 1805 Church St. and 1708-10 Darrow Ave. lie within the West Evanston tax-increment…
Housing subcommittee hits impasse on rental licensing program
By Bob Seidenberg Members of a City Council subcommittee have hit an impasse on whether to recommend the city adopt…