Cannabis and pastries to be sold under one roof
City Council grants special use to businesses planning to locate in new mixed-use building at Howard Street and Chicago Avenue…
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Connections plan for permanent homeless shelter at Margarita advances to final vote
By Bob Seidenberg A homeless advocacy group’s controversial bid to establish the area’s first permanent shelter for the homeless moved…
Second Ward Alderperson Kristian Harris reads after Mayor Daniel Biss the oath of office at the May 8 City Council meeting. (City of Evanston screenshot)
Harris and Geracaris sworn in to finish City Council terms in 2nd and 9th
By Bob Seidenberg Kristian “Krissie” Harris in the city’s 2nd Ward and Juan Geracaris in the 9th, can finally remove…
Council committee shows interest in changes to the city’s gambling ordinance
By Bob Seidenberg As far back as 2009, Evanston City Council members considered opening the door to legalized video gaming…
Plastic bags could be out by at stores citywide by Aug. 1
By Bob Seidenberg Single-use plastic bags issued at the point of sale may soon be banned at stores and restaurants…
Council member’s bid to allow cannabis lounges snuffed out
Council member Reid suggests he may find anther way to bring the issue back to the Council By Bob Seidenberg…
Alternate ‘Good Neighbor’ agreement proposes new requirements for the shelter
By Bob Seidenberg Neighbors of the Margarita Inn, 1566 Oak Ave., have drawn up an alternative “Good Neighbor” agreement, offering…
Library Board debates action plan to address security issues
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials have added several new positions and stepped up staff training on de-escalating techniques…
Northwestern stadium project crosses ward lines to become an election issue
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston voters will go to the polls Tuesday to fill two City Council seats, in a rare…
More than attracting businesses is needed to invigorate city’s business districts
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials have released a draft of consultants’ findings in a much-anticipated report, Evanston Thrives, that lays…