The Main Street Subway on the city’s closed list
Here’s a list of businesses in Evanston that have closed since the start of the year, according to the city’s…
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From left: Nina Wade and Nichole Pinkard talk about their request for $82,510 in financial assistance to cover the cost of a new fire suppression system at the EDC meeting Wednesday. “Our goal was to do this all on our own,” Pinkard told the committee. “ We did not initially assume we we were going to need to ask for funds.” Credit: Bob Seidenberg
Free Flow Kitchen wants city loan to take restaurant to next level
By Bob Seidenberg Nina Wade, the co-owner of the Free Flow Kitchen restaurant, said she and her panini press have…
Evanston City Manager Luke Stowe talks with Pastor Ken Cherry and family members after they complained of harassment of a longtime resident following a domestic dispute shooting in their neighborhood.
Pastor, family members say homeowner harassed after domestic shooting
By Bob Seidenberg The pastor and family members of an 86-year-old Evanston woman say she is being harassed by unfounded…
Fountain Square Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen
Fountain Square saw a full house Monday in a Memorial Day program honoring those whose sacrificed all in defense of…
At a meeting at Evanston Fire Department headquarters Thursday, Jack Mortell (left), president of the Evanston Firefighter’s Pension Board, and Hitesh Desai (center) the city’s chief financial officer and treasurer, discuss public safety pensions. Credit: Bob Seidenberg
City treasurer questioned over lack of transparency on pension tax
By Bob Seidenberg The president of the Evanston’s Firefighter’s Pension Board pushed the city Thursday to disclose how much of…
Biss highlights his ability to win the tough fights, announcing a run for the 9th District Congressional seat
By Bob Seidenberg Mayor Daniel Biss announced his intention Wednesday to run for the 9th District Congressional seat, highlighting his…
People using the limestone amphitheater steps at Grey Park. Credit: Bob Seidenberg
Preservation Commission raises concerns over Grey Park dog park design
Historic amphitheater an issue By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Preservation Commission on Tuesday sharply criticized some design features…
(Left) Donna Robinson-Smith and daughter Jennifer Smith celebrated Mother’s Day and Jennifer’s birthday in a special way May 11. (Photograph by Carlton Rosemond).
Library leaves ‘a good feeling’ for one local family on Mother’s Day
CBy Bob Seidenberg Jennifer Smith remembers making her first visit to the Evanston Public Library. Her mom brought her and…
Members of the 82nd Evanston City Council will tackle a revision of the ‘Council Rules’ as one of their first actions.
City Council to consider rule changes, including to mayor’s voting power
Staff propose giving the mayor a chance to weigh in when an ordinance is one vote away from adoption but…
(Left) Former Township Assessor Bonnie Wilson with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky at Fourth of July festivities here last year. The two worked together on campaign in support of freshness dating on produce products that brought prominence to Schakowsky early on.
Schakowsky announces she will not seek reelection in 2026
By Bob Seidenberg Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky announced this week she won’t seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in…