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

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • 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  • Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed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

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • In 6-2 vote,  Preservation Commission agrees to demolition of structure linked back to famed architect Daniel Burnham

    1 month ago1 month ago
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Kyle Voils, senior attorney for the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness, told council members Monday they are on the right path in their move to amend the city’s panhandling ordinance.
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Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

Bob4 weeks ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A city committee took steps Monday night to amend an ordinance that Evanston has had in place…

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Some of the city’s vacant storefronts may become pop-up stores or business incubators under a proposal backed by the city’s Economic Development Committee Jan. 28.
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Committee backs pilot incubator-pop-up program to activate downtown’s vacant spaces

Bob1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston’s empty storefront spaces may be placed into use as a retail incubator or as a…

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Architect Dan Wheeler points out a feature on homeowners plan for a new home on property that once belonged to famed architect Daniel Burnham.
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In 6-2 vote,  Preservation Commission agrees to demolition of structure linked back to famed architect Daniel Burnham

Bob1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Two structures on property formerly the home of famed architect Daniel H. Burnham will likely be torn…

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Members of the Evanston Fire Department line up at a retirement ceremony for Deputy Fire Chief William (Bill) Muno in November.
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Committee recommends PPRT taxes be dedicated to public safety pensions

Bob2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Proposal next goes to the council By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s Finance and Budget Committee voted 6-1 Wednesday to dedicate nearly…

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Deputy Chief Bill Muno (second from right) was honored in a Walk-Out ceremony Nov. 21 for nearly four decades of service. Fire Chief Paul Polep is to the right.
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Walk-Out honors retiring Deputy Fire Chief Bill Muno

Bob3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Deputy Fire Chief William “Bill” Muno’s nearly four decades of service came full circle on Friday, Nov….

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Eileen O’Neil, president of AFSCME Local 1891, reads from a statement calling on city officials Wednesday to intervene in library employees concerns about their work environment.
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Union, EPL clash over working conditions, possible library-city separation at heated meeting

Bob3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

  By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees plan to take their concerns about working conditions and a potential split…

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Evanston Public Library’s main branch at. 1703 Orrington Ave.
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Proposed joint meeting between City and Library off for now

Bob3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A previously announced joint meeting between City Council members and Library trustees for Nov. 19 is off for…

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Eileen O’Neil, president of AFSCME Local 1891, addresses city council members at their Oct. 27 meeting about library employees concerns regarding the work environment.
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Library employees take grievances over potential changes to council

Bob4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A group of Evanston Public Library employees spoke out at Monday’s City Council meeting about what they…

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City committee explores ways to activate downtown Evanston

Bob4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Economic Development Committee are drawing up both longterm and some “quick wins” suggestions…

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A contract approved with waste hauler LRS in July of this year is having an impact on the restructuring of city refuse and yard waste fees
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Waste collection fees could see increase in 2026 budget

Bob4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The city’s Finance and Budget Committee Tuesday recommended that the City Council increase waste hauling fees, a…

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