Mayor’s State of the City address keys on people, programs moving Evanston forward Job ‘lonely’ at times because of all the anger
By Bob Seidenberg It has been a great year for the city, said Mayor Daniel Biss, leading off his State…
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The former James King Home
Council clears way for King Home apartment hotel
By Bob Seidenberg The former James King Home, which for years offered gracious living for residents in their retirement years,…
Housing and Community Development Committee
Major changes at stake as committee reviews landlord-tenant ordinance
By Bob Seidenberg A city committee on May 16 backed a number of potential changes to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Ordinance…
Library Board wants security force with focus on de-escalation
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials want more details before they engage a firm to provide security at the…
Council OKs $3 million in ARPA funds to launch Evanston Thrives business plan
By Bob Seidenberg The City Council on May 8 allocated $3 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds…
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…
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…