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One that got away — Barnes and Noble experiencing comeback in other places

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By Bob Seidenberg Barnes and Noble, once a gem of Evanston’s downtown, is staging a comeback in other places. The…

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 School Board unanimously voted Thursday night to close Kingsley Elementary School, citing a financial crisis as the reason.

Read more: https://t.co/bYXTRSM8r0 pic.twitter.com/NzMsSobe87
— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) January 23, 2026

Winter weather advisory

Winter Weather Advisory in effect. Snow continues through 7 p.m. (3–5"). Snow Route Parking Ban: Sun 1/25, 11 p.m.–Mon 1/26, 6 a.m. Snow Emergency: Mon 1/26 & Tues 1/27, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sirens remind residents to move cars. More info: https://t.co/K2uffr55VS pic.twitter.com/sUczDSGlHz
— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) January 25, 2026

Resolved to take Climate Action: Mary Gavin

Resolved to take climate action in 2026? Local activists offer advice https://t.co/3O1Nt2YeD5
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) January 22, 2026

What’s in a Word?: Mary Gavin

Here in Evanston: Words of the year https://t.co/qUAy8LBacR
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) January 5, 2026

A tour of Evanston’s TIFs: Mary Gavin

Here in Evanston: A tour of the TIFs https://t.co/XIoZrTm3nJ
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) December 16, 2025

Schakowsky endorses Biss

I am truly humbled to have the support of @janschakowsky in this campaign. She is an icon, a fierce and fearless warrior for our communities and a true friend. pic.twitter.com/kVx0qMJVHn
— Daniel Biss (@DanielBiss) January 7, 2026

City’s two Foster Schools take different paths: Mary Gavin

Here in Evanston: Two Foster Schools https://t.co/yXrwQpeyT1
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) December 1, 2025

State Sen. Laura Fine: Respects Jan’s service ‘but not backing down’

I have never backed down from a fight. Not when an insurance company was about to bankrupt my family, not when special interests tried to block the insurance reforms I passed, and I won't back down now.

I respect Congresswoman Schakowsky's service, but this race is about the…
— Laura Fine for Congress (@laurafineforIL9) January 6, 2026

Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

One that got away — Barnes and Noble experiencing comeback in other places

Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

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

Evanston not quite ready to reopen the door for ‘vacation rentals’

Committee backs pilot incubator-pop-up program to activate downtown’s vacant spaces

Council members vote 5-4 to adopt comprehensive plan which stirred strong controversy

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

Peet’s Coffee, an important ‘third place’ downtown, gets word that it’s closing

Economic Development

One that got away — Barnes and Noble experiencing comeback in other places