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  • Library Board President Fulce proposes trustees skip a search for an interim director, preserving resources for the permanent post

    13 hours ago12 hours ago
  • City Council sets 90-day window for an agreement with the Library to resolve differences

    3 weeks ago
  • Library officials have a firm in mind  to conduct a search for an interim Executive Director

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • With Kat making a strong run, Biss appears to be the unofficial winner of the 9th District Congressional District Democratic primary

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Applications now open for Sustain Evanston program

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Hotly-contested 9th Congressional District Democratic primary heads to voters

    4 weeks ago
  • Community members invited to vote on new dog park

    1 month ago
  • The man who would be mayor: Longtime leader Donald Borah dies at 85

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • ‘Reconciliation’ needed after Executive Library Director’s early departure from the position, suggests one member

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Short-term rental overhaul passes on third try at City Council

    1 month ago
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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

Bob5 months ago5 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

Bob6 months ago6 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

Bob6 months ago6 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

Bob6 months ago6 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

Bob7 months ago7 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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Connor Brennan, shift supervisor at Starbucks on Main Street.
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Main Street Starbucks brews last cup

Bob7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Of all the local Starbucks stores in the area, the Starbucks located just east of Chicago Avenue…

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Facing a tough budget ahead, Finance & Budget committee members grappled Sept. 9 whether to establish an escrow fund assuring contributions go toward pensions.
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Officials grapple with whether library should get a cut of tax fund

Bob7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg City officials are still researching the questions, but found some basis to support Evanston Public Library officials’…

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Sarah Flax, Evanston’s Community Development Director, stands with Brandon Kim (far right) as Kim explains to members of the city’s Planning & Development Committee Sept. 8 his plans for a vacation rental at 1717 Ridge Ave.
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Bob7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Evanston City Council members have called a temporary halt to what one member dubbed “As the Vacation Rental Turns” (referring…

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Local grocery tax moves to city’s checkout counter

Bob7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Council sets final vote for Sept. 15, preparing to override presumed mayoral veto By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members…

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Northwestern’s 1801 Maple Ave. building that the city has been eyeing for a police and fire headquarters.
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Capital improvement challenges pile up for 2026

Bob7 months ago7 months ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg From sidewalks to a new or renovated police and fire headquarters, the city has a daunting list…

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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