Local landscape companies may receive financial help in move to electric-powered blowers
By Bob Seidenberg With gas-powered leaf blowers on their way out, Evanston officials are moving forward on a financial assistance…
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Search for a ‘Peacemaker’ in next police chief: Listening session
By Bob Seidenberg The Rev. Monté L. G. Dillard, pastor at the First Church of God Christian Life Center Evanston,…
John Fournier, City Manager choice, declines job offer
By Bob Seidenberg Ann Arbor Assistant City Administrator John Fournier told the city he won’t be taking Evanston’s City Manager…
Council votes 9-1 to name John Fournier as the city’s next City Manager
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members approved the appointment of Ann Arbor assistant city administrator John Fournier as the…
After census shows imbalances, city may see new ward boundaries
By Bob Seidenberg With a population deviation of more than 20% between some wards, members of a city Redistricting Committee recommended May…
City may turn to outside firm for business districts study
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston officials have turned to a Philadelphia, Pa., firm to conduct a comprehensive study of the…
Vinic Wine Company owner hopes to bring a ‘little bit of magic’ to Lagoon spot
Mediterranean/European-style café with festoon of lights and umbrella-shaded tables. Open for coffee in the morning, moving to a wine café…
Committee rejects Council member’s proposal to end park closing times
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Parks and Recreation Board members offered eight reasons at their Feb. 17 meeting for the city…
City manager finalists field questions at virtual town meeting
By Bob Seidenberg Snapper Poche took his listeners on a verbal ride through his government career, from his stint as…
Council member sees social bias in rejection of hookah lounges
By Bob Seidenberg Alcohol is not prohibited in Evanston and indeed the substance is “flowing through many livers,” in the…