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  • Library officials have a firm in mind  to conduct a search for an interim Executive Director

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  • With Kat making a strong run, Biss appears to be the unofficial winner of the 9th District Congressional District Democratic primary

    4 days ago3 days ago
  • Applications now open for Sustain Evanston program

    4 days ago4 days ago
  • Hotly-contested 9th Congressional District Democratic primary heads to voters

    5 days ago
  • Community members invited to vote on new dog park

    6 days ago
  • The man who would be mayor: Longtime leader Donald Borah dies at 85

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • ‘Reconciliation’ needed after Executive Library Director’s early departure from the position, suggests one member

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Short-term rental overhaul passes on third try at City Council

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

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

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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

Bob12 months ago12 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.
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Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, and five incumbents register strong wins for council seats

Bob12 months ago12 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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Longtime political observer Jeff Smith breaks down election choices

Bob12 months ago12 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.
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Game On! Evanston’s once-in-four years election is headed to voters Tuesday with plenty of candidates and storylines

Bob12 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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As finish line approaches, candidates in key Evanston ward races play up backing

Bob12 months ago12 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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The Bluestone restaurant at 1932 Central St.
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A sign of the times? Restaurant owner says he was confronted at charity event about signs he put out for Suffredin

Bob1 year ago1 year ago73 mins

  By Bob Seidenberg The war of words and accusations between Sixth Ward candidates Council member Thomas Suffredin and challenger…

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

Bob1 year ago12 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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Candidates wage write-in campaigns for city clerk, 4th Ward

Bob1 year ago1 year ago011 mins

  By Bob Seidenberg All but one member of the Evanston City Council will now face opposition in the April…

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Twelve step forward on the first day of filing for Evanston’s 2025 Municipal Election

Bob1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Filing is off to a slow start for Evanston’s once-in-every four years municipal election. Twelve candidates…

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Candidates can begin circulating petitions today to run in next year’s city election

Bob2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

Are you ready to take the plunge? By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Candidates interested in running in Evanston’s once-every-four-years municipal election…

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Now this is how you kick off GOTV weekend! Thank you so much to @ewarren, @janschakowsky, and the amazing supporters and volunteers that joined us this morning. 4 days to go, let's win this thing!! pic.twitter.com/eqC8SdTPiV

— Daniel Biss (@DanielBiss) March 13, 2026

Three days until the March 17 primary and @KatAbughazaleh's final message to her supporters is:

FU*K ICE!

FU*K AIPAC!

Does anyone really want this clinical moron representing Illinois in the U.S. House? pic.twitter.com/AWKX13XiGC

— Chicago Contrarian (@ChicagoContrar1) March 15, 2026

In 3 days, you’ll decide who you trust to represent you in Congress.I’ve spent my career standing up to insurance companies, protecting mental health care, and fighting for safer communities. Now I’m ready to bring that fight to Washington for the 9th District. But I can’t do it… pic.twitter.com/gQUnEEcsIp

— Laura Fine for Congress (@laurafineforIL9) March 15, 2026

https://t.co/zKTHy0Lgso

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) March 11, 2026