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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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  • City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline

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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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  • 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

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  • 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

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

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Nalls plans to run in special election for 9th Ward Council seat in 2023

Bob4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

A statement from Sebastian Nalls concerning the 9th Ward Council seat appointment and the 2023 Special Election that will be…

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Mayor announces appointment of Juan Geracaris to fill 9th Ward Council seat

Bob4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

City of Evanston release: After a public search process for the next 9th Ward city council member, including an open…

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Candidates informed Geracaris is mayor’s choice to fill 9th Ward Council seat

Bob4 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Juan Geracaris, Vice President of Evanston Latinos, is Mayor Daniel Biss’s pick to fill the vacated…

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Fire at multi-residential building on Monroe displaces 12 residents

Bob4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

Firefighters quickly brought under control Monday, Feb. 21 a fast-moving fire at a multi-residential structure on the 1600 block of…

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AMC confirms lease agreement signed to bring back movies to Evanston later this year

Bob4 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com AMC Theatres, the largest movie theater chain in the United States, has confirmed it has reached…

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AMC to return moviegoing to Evanston: Developer

Bob4 years ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com AMC Theatres, the country’s largest movie theater chain, has signed a long-term lease to return moviegoing…

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Evanston City Council approves jobs program designed to create a pipeline for residents seeking careers in healthcare field

Bob4 years ago4 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members agreed Feb. 14 to allocate $200,000 from the City’s federal American Recovery Plan…

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City withdraws from homeowner enforcement case that brought criticism from Evanston activists

Bob4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The City of Evanston on Jan. 28 officially withdrew as plaintiff in a longstanding property enforcement complaint…

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Evanston to restart City Manager search after the leading candidate pulls out

Bob4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com With Evanston City Council members still mulling their decision, the leading candidate to become the city’s…

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Unvaccinated Council members could face censure or be barred from meetings without negative COVID-19 test

Bob4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston City Council members will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or otherwise show they…

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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