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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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  • Library trustees begin to set course for a new director

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

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

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

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Free first hour at city garages set to expire

Bob5 years ago5 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members moved November 8 to end the longstanding practice of offering the first hour…

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Council approves plan for phase out of gas-powered leaf blowers

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By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members’ approval of a new leaf-blower ordinance has started the clock running for the…

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Marked for elimination: Council to consider phase out plan for gas-powered leaf blowers

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By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston City Council members are expected to debate and possibly approve a new leaf blower policy…

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City may halt crossing guard funding

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By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com For the past 20 years or so, the City of Evanston has been picking up the…

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Book prompts library to look at shelving policy

Bob5 years ago5 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg PopularMMOs Presents A Hole New World” may not strike an immediate chord of recognition. But the stars…

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Southeast Evanston residents on alert after recent carjackings

Bob5 years ago5 years ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston police have made an arrest in one of the carjacking incidents which have been part of…

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Council may stick with 7 as number of votes to remove a city manager

Bob5 years ago5 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the Evanston City Council’s Rules Committee were deadlocked Oct. 18 on whether to lower the…

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With eviction orders on the way, Evanston Council member presses for greater notice for Evanston tenants

Bob5 years ago5 years ago04 mins

Fifth Ward Alderperson Bobby Burns By Bob Seidenberg With the Illinois moratorium on evictions ended on Oct. 3, an Evanston…

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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