Connor Brennan, shift supervisor at Starbucks on Main Street.
Main Street Starbucks brews last cup
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.
Officials grapple with whether library should get a cut of tax fund
By Bob Seidenberg City officials are still researching the questions, but found some basis to support Evanston Public Library officials’…
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.
Evanston City Council members have called a temporary halt to what one member dubbed “As the Vacation Rental Turns” (referring…
Local grocery tax moves to city’s checkout counter
Council sets final vote for Sept. 15, preparing to override presumed mayoral veto By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members…
Northwestern’s 1801 Maple Ave. building that the city has been eyeing for a police and fire headquarters.
Capital improvement challenges pile up for 2026
By Bob Seidenberg From sidewalks to a new or renovated police and fire headquarters, the city has a daunting list…
Northwestern University’s building projects are once again generating permit fee revenue expected to be key components of the city’s upcoming budget.
One-time NU building permit fees will again help trim city budget deficit: Mid-year report
By Bob Seidenberg The city’s budget will be bolstered for at least another year by one-time building permit fees from…
Neighbors expressed their opposition to the project in a mural on Heartwood’s west wall which looks out at the busy intersection.
Popeyes heads to Land Use Commission for a public hearing
By Bob Seidenberg The Glenview franchisee bidding to bring Popeyes to the corner of Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue submitted…
AFSCME Local 1891 workers marched Wednesday in a protest against a plan the Library has been exploring, to separate from the city and become an independent District.
‘One City, One Union’: AFSCME members rally against separating library from city
Mayor opposes split; Library Board president says going independent ‘not a foregone conclusion’ By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees,…
Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Av.
Evanston library employees to rally against plan to split from city
Union argues ‘against any proposal that could result in cuts By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees plan to rally…
”We want healthy food and we also want small and local businesses”: Heartwood director Nancy Floy
‘We want healthy food’: Rally against Popeyes at Dempster-Dodge
By Bob Seidenberg Gabi Walker-Aguilar, owner of 4Suns Juice Bar, said at a protest rally Thursday that she and her…