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

Bob5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

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

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

State moves to revoke Albany Care's license after resident's death, citing failure to treat worsening condition - Evanston RoundTable https://t.co/g0CHjy6kHH
— Evanston RoundTable (@EvRoundTable) June 5, 2026

Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is calling on Endeavor Health to reinstate two Evanston Hospital nurses who were allegedly fired for trying to unionize. https://t.co/I3Futkh7GH
— WBEZ (@WBEZ) June 3, 2026

Why the Popeyes alternative fell through — Evanston Now

‘Not Popeyes’ restaurant not happening https://t.co/Ba6w1TUkjs pic.twitter.com/2it3iUHNaj
— Evanston Now (@EvanstonNow) May 19, 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

Evanston has conducted more than 100 bike tallies at 33 locations and gathered community input to revise the city’s 2014 Bike Plan.
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Reported by @BethkeTia https://t.co/sEpQSMKIe2
— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) April 10, 2026

Park lighting is getting an upgrade! Over the next few months, LED fixtures will replace older lights at lakefront parks (Lee-Greenwood) plus Lovelace, Eggleston, Perry, Mason & Smith Parks. Parks & paths remain open. Learn more: https://t.co/TCwWPw3UtV. pic.twitter.com/4ILYyLQkqk
— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) March 23, 2026

Over the next six to eight weeks, sidewalk improvements will take place on Howard Street between Callan and Chicago Avenues. This work will include the removal and replacement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, and driveways.https://t.co/8ZYZWw4tOA pic.twitter.com/4EM0fSozTw
— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) April 16, 2026

City’s budget director: Evanston’s deficit looms as reserves dwindle

How the late detective Carlos Mitchem helped EPD combat street gangs

And then there were three — Evanston Public Library trustees make mass exit from the board

District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent

City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline

Parking consultant: Evanston competing on place, not with Wilmette or Old Orchard when it comes to parking

William “Bill” C. McHugh: Evanston police chief in the 1980 FALN arrest

How Evanston author’s new book explores the risky nature of free expression

Distracted driving remains ‘a serious problem’ as Evanston police hand out 177 citations in April

Two-hour free parking proposal would severely impact city revenues: Staff memo

Economic Development

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