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Staffing in question as City Manger’s budget moves to council for first look

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Presbyterian Living to seek community input for renewal plan to its northwest Evanston campus

4 days ago4 days ago

City’s ’Space to Place’ kicks off, giving entrepreneurs a chance to show off their business

6 days ago6 days ago

Packed audience at NU for play on Oct. 7 evacuated after sirens go off

7 days ago7 days ago

Walk, Connect, Make a Difference: Step Up for Recovery Returns October 4

2 weeks ago

Committee backs a half-price deal on the cost of outdoor dining permits

3 weeks ago

Resident leads fight to prevent Chase Bank from demolishing Central Street building

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Library board gets down to business, refills committees, advances 2027 budget

3 weeks ago

Owner of popular dog care business feels spurned by city’s ‘dismissive’ attitude to her funding request

4 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Early retirement, voluntary separation likely off the table, but plenty of taxes and fees are not for city’s 2027 budget

4 weeks ago
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Northwestern’s 1801 Maple Ave. building that the city has been eyeing for a police and fire headquarters.
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Capital improvement challenges pile up for 2026

Bob1 year ago1 year ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg From sidewalks to a new or renovated police and fire headquarters, the city has a daunting list…

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Evanston wins $10 million grant for Chicago Avenue bike lane project

Bob1 year ago02 mins

City of Evanston release: The City of Evanston has been awarded a $10.06 million grant from the U.S. Department of…

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Northwestern University’s building projects are once again generating permit fee revenue expected to be key components of the city’s upcoming budget.
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One-time NU building permit fees will again help trim city budget deficit: Mid-year report

Bob1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The city’s budget will be bolstered for at least another year by one-time building permit fees from…

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Neighbors expressed their opposition to the project in a mural on Heartwood’s west wall which looks out at the busy intersection.
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Popeyes heads to Land Use Commission for a public hearing

Bob1 year ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The Glenview franchisee bidding to bring Popeyes to the corner of Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue submitted…

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AFSCME Local 1891 workers marched Wednesday in a protest against a plan the Library has been exploring, to separate from the city and become an independent District.
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‘One City, One Union’: AFSCME members rally against separating library from city

Bob1 year ago1 year ago011 mins

Mayor opposes split; Library Board president says going independent ‘not a foregone conclusion’ By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees,…

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Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Av.
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Evanston library employees to rally against plan to split from city

Bob1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Union argues ‘against any proposal that could result in cuts By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees plan to rally…

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”We want healthy food and we also want small and local businesses”: Heartwood director Nancy Floy
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‘We want healthy food’: Rally against Popeyes at Dempster-Dodge

Bob1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Gabi Walker-Aguilar, owner of 4Suns Juice Bar, said at a protest rally Thursday that she and her…

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A lot of issues for the Library to work through, as trustees consider making the leap to independence

Bob1 year ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials have plenty of pros and cons to consider as they explore whether to…

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Mural highlights groups opposition to Popeyes at Dempster-Dodge

Bob1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A coalition of residents and local businesses opposed to a Popeyes going into a vacant space at…

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Leonard Woodson’s removal as the city’s Special Olympics coordinator touched off protests in Evanston’s Special Olympics community.
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Popular Special Olympics supervisor accepts city’s retirement offer, charging false accusations had undermined his standing with the disability community

Bob1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Breaking news: Leonard Woodson, the city’s popular Special Olympics coordinator for 35 years, has accepted the city’s offer to retire…

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The new Ryan Field at Northwestern University will make its collegiate football debut Friday in front of a national TV audience.

More details: https://t.co/CLqQmua5e4 pic.twitter.com/nrl8VCkGwD

— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) September 28, 2026

This free, family-friendly event offers a behind-the-scenes look at fire and emergency services while providing fun, education, and engagement for all ages. pic.twitter.com/OBoXrGy3JJ

— Evanston Fire (@EvanstonFD) September 29, 2026

Here in Evanston: More thoughts on waste transfer station https://t.co/4OlhlIDdKP pic.twitter.com/17pBzP23z5

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 22, 2026

Here in Evanston: Building change https://t.co/7vlyb4hZim

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 1, 2026

Here in Evanston: Storm warning or sunny promise? https://t.co/FDm4IriG4U

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 18, 2026

Evanston official calls for millions in fines over Northwestern’s vacant houses https://t.co/3eP4js7MPc

— Crain's Chicago Business (@CrainsChicago) September 28, 2026

Here in Evanston: As new Foster School gets ready to open, a mosaic, memories and a message https://t.co/KLRjWAvm2m

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 4, 2026

AMC Evanston 12 will temporarily close from Monday until early 2027 for renovations. Plans include downsizing by five screens and installing “spacious reclining seating,” according to a Tuesday news release from the company.
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Reported by @jdowb2005 https://t.co/YGHWpCYgTE

— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) July 15, 2026

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
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