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  • City’s budget director: Evanston’s deficit looms as reserves dwindle

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  • How the late detective Carlos Mitchem helped EPD combat street gangs

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  • And then there were three — Evanston Public Library trustees make mass exit from the board

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  • District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent

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  • City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline

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  • Parking consultant: Evanston competing on place, not with Wilmette or Old Orchard when it comes to parking

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  • William “Bill” C. McHugh: Evanston police chief in the 1980 FALN arrest

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  • How Evanston author’s new book explores the risky nature of free expression

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  • Distracted driving remains ‘a serious problem’ as Evanston police hand out 177 citations in April

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  • Two-hour free parking proposal would severely impact city revenues: Staff memo

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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

Bob6 months ago6 months 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

Bob6 months ago6 months 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

Bob6 months ago6 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

Bob8 months ago8 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

Bob8 months ago8 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

Bob8 months ago8 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

Bob9 months ago9 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

Bob9 months ago9 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

Bob9 months ago9 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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An ‘unpalatable’ decision, but council overrides mayor’s veto to adopt grocery tax

Bob10 months ago10 months ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com With little discussion Monday, Evanston City Council members voted to override  Mayor Daniel Biss’s earlier veto…

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Here in Evanston: District 65 needs a good finance and education plan. Here’s one https://t.co/WKxQulcHvO

— Evanston RoundTable (@EvRoundTable) June 8, 2026

State moves to revoke Albany Care's license after resident's death, citing failure to treat worsening condition - Evanston RoundTable https://t.co/g0CHjy6kHH

— Evanston RoundTable (@EvRoundTable) June 5, 2026

Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is calling on Endeavor Health to reinstate two Evanston Hospital nurses who were allegedly fired for trying to unionize. https://t.co/I3Futkh7GH

— WBEZ (@WBEZ) June 3, 2026
Why the Popeyes alternative fell through — Evanston Now

‘Not Popeyes’ restaurant not happening https://t.co/Ba6w1TUkjs pic.twitter.com/2it3iUHNaj

— Evanston Now (@EvanstonNow) May 19, 2026
New Northwestern president:

Mung Chiang has been named the 18th president of Northwestern University.

Chiang is a renowned researcher, educator, national science advisor and higher education leader. He is currently president of Purdue.

His appointment will begin on July 1. https://t.co/Ec6pBAlNYr pic.twitter.com/oKShYNETCd

— Northwestern (@NorthwesternU) May 18, 2026

Evanston has conducted more than 100 bike tallies at 33 locations and gathered community input to revise the city’s 2014 Bike Plan.
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Reported by @BethkeTia https://t.co/sEpQSMKIe2

— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) April 10, 2026

Park lighting is getting an upgrade! Over the next few months, LED fixtures will replace older lights at lakefront parks (Lee-Greenwood) plus Lovelace, Eggleston, Perry, Mason & Smith Parks. Parks & paths remain open. Learn more: https://t.co/TCwWPw3UtV. pic.twitter.com/4ILYyLQkqk

— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) March 23, 2026

Over the next six to eight weeks, sidewalk improvements will take place on Howard Street between Callan and Chicago Avenues. This work will include the removal and replacement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, and driveways.https://t.co/8ZYZWw4tOA pic.twitter.com/4EM0fSozTw

— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) April 16, 2026