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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…