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  • A strong advocate of shared costs with the city, Executive Library Director Yolande Wilburn to step down

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  • Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

    4 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • One that got away — Barnes and Noble experiencing comeback in other places

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

    4 weeks ago
  • Last call for Peet’s, a coffee shop which became a ‘third place’ for many downtown

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Evanston not quite ready to reopen the door for ‘vacation rentals’

    1 month ago
  • Committee backs pilot incubator-pop-up program to activate downtown’s vacant spaces

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Council members vote 5-4 to adopt comprehensive plan which stirred strong controversy

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  • In 6-2 vote,  Preservation Commission agrees to demolition of structure linked back to famed architect Daniel Burnham

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Shawn Iles, newly-elected Third Ward Council member.
  • City News
  • Election notes

A big assist from the ward’s ‘soccer moms’ helped push Shawn Iles over the top in a tight 3d ward race

Bob11 months ago10 months ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Shawn Iles brought experience from a number of past roles to his campaign to succeed Melissa Wynne…

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Mayor Daniel Biss makes the rounds at his victory party at Bluestone on Tuesday following his reelection.
  • City News
  • Election notes
  • Evanston Election 2025

Two ways to view Mayor Daniel Biss’s victory margin

Bob11 months ago11 months ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Considering the late start mayoral challenger Jeff Boarini got and his lack of name recognition at the…

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Parielle Davis, joined by her father Alan Johnson on Election, looks like she’s won her bid for a seat on the Evanston City Council.
  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, and five incumbents register strong wins for council seats

Bob11 months ago11 months ago01 mins

They’ll be joined by three newcomers, including Parielle Davis, one of the leaders of  the fight against Northwestern’s bid to…

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Is it time to consider staggered elections?

Bob11 months ago11 months ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Could the Civic Center be put back in play as the city’s permanent home as a result…

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  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

Longtime political observer Jeff Smith breaks down election choices

Bob11 months ago11 months ago09 mins

Jeff Smith is a longtime observer of the Evanston political scene and one-time candidate himself. With permission, here’s his blog…

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At 82, longtime Evanston resident Carlis Sutton is the oldest candidate in the field seeking election Tuesday to Evanston’s City Council.
  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

Game On! Evanston’s once-in-four years election is headed to voters Tuesday with plenty of candidates and storylines

Bob11 months ago11 months ago028 mins

Mayor’s race produces contrasts around zoning, Northwestern By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston residents will go to the polls Tuesday to…

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  • Evanston Election 2025

As finish line approaches, candidates in key Evanston ward races play up backing

Bob11 months ago11 months ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Candidates in Evanston’s ward races are sporting endorsements from political leaders, current and former, as well as…

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(To left) Jack Mortell, president of city’s firefighter’s pension board.
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Pension board leader accuses city of wrongly claiming pension funds as budget expenses

Bob12 months ago12 months ago08 mins

City says other neighboring communities do so as well and that there’s ‘no phantom’ budget item By Bob Seidenberg City…

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Council approves lease to create an event venue at Harley Clarke

Bob12 months ago12 months ago15 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The Evanston City Council officially tied the knot Monday on a 40-year lease with the Celadon Construction…

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  • Evanston Election 2025

Ward change catches one voter by surprise on first day of early voting

Bob12 months ago11 months ago04 mins

First day of early voting converges with change in ward boundaries, causing confusion for some ‘I thought I was going…

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