City committee explores ways to activate downtown Evanston
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
Waste collection fees could see increase in 2026 budget
By Bob Seidenberg The city’s Finance and Budget Committee Tuesday recommended that the City Council increase waste hauling fees, a…
An ‘unpalatable’ decision, but council overrides mayor’s veto to adopt grocery tax
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com With little discussion Monday, Evanston City Council members voted to override Mayor Daniel Biss’s earlier veto…
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…
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…