With eviction orders on the way, Evanston Council member presses for greater notice for Evanston tenants
Fifth Ward Alderperson Bobby Burns By Bob Seidenberg With the Illinois moratorium on evictions ended on Oct. 3, an Evanston…
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Lincoln Street Beach surfaces as possible dog park candidate
By Bob Seidenberg Acknowledging the City was at a crossroads on the issue, Evanston officials turned to Council members at…
Staff revision returns citizens to decision-making role on ethics cases
By Bob Seidenberg Citizens would once again be given a role deciding ethics violations brought against public officials, based on…
Handling of lifeguard complaint was ‘a serious institutional failure,’ says Mayor Biss
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com The City of Evanston’s past handling of charges of sexual harassment and abuse brought by female…
Staff shortages slow Evanston restaurants road to recovery
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Gina Speckman, executive director of the Chicago North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau, had led off…
City may look to federal stimulus money to reduce reliance on debt funding
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com The $43.1 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds Evanston is receiving to assist its…
Evanston snow shovel rules grounded for more changes
By Bob Seidenberg A new City snow shoveling ordinance has been placed on hold, with some aldermen raising concerns about…