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  • Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

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  • Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

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

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  • Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

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

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

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

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Council members vote 5-4 to adopt comprehensive plan which stirred strong controversy

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • In 6-2 vote,  Preservation Commission agrees to demolition of structure linked back to famed architect Daniel Burnham

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Peet’s Coffee, an important ‘third place’ downtown, gets word that it’s closing

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
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Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

Bob2 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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Committee backs pilot incubator-pop-up program to activate downtown’s vacant spaces

Bob2 weeks ago2 weeks 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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In 6-2 vote,  Preservation Commission agrees to demolition of structure linked back to famed architect Daniel Burnham

Bob4 weeks ago4 weeks 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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Committee recommends PPRT taxes be dedicated to public safety pensions

Bob1 month ago1 month 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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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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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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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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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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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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District tabs Kingsley for school closing

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