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  • ‘We do not have a well-run city,’ says former Alderperson Ann Rainey, explaining why she decided to enter the mayor’s race

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  • Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service

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  • City officials warn free parking could lead to higher property taxes

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • State audit tracks city’s use of Motor Fuel Tax funds

    2 weeks ago
  • City’s budget director: Evanston’s deficit looms as reserves dwindle

    4 weeks ago
  • How the late detective Carlos Mitchem helped EPD combat street gangs

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • And then there were three — Evanston Public Library trustees make mass exit from the board

    2 months ago3 weeks ago
  • District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline

    2 months ago
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Stadium issue lit a fuse in 7th Ward vote, precinct totals show

Bob1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Out of limelight, write-in candidates collected support in Clerk, 4th Ward races By Bob Seidenberg With municipal elections spaced four…

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Shawn Iles, newly-elected Third Ward Council member.
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A big assist from the ward’s ‘soccer moms’ helped push Shawn Iles over the top in a tight 3d ward race

Bob1 year ago1 year 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.
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Two ways to view Mayor Daniel Biss’s victory margin

Bob1 year ago1 year 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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Matt Rodgers
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‘Old-fashioned politicking’ proves formula of success for Matt Rodgers in 8th ward victory over incumbent

Bob1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg/rseiden914@gmail.com “A lot of good old-fashioned politicking,” proved the key for Matt Rodgers, the one candidate in Evanston’s…

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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

Students from Evanston Township High School move house built as part of course https://t.co/IxBvtcJToW

— IL School Network (@ILSchoolNet) August 3, 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