A lot of issues for the Library to work through, as trustees consider making the leap to independence
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials have plenty of pros and cons to consider as they explore whether to…
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Mural highlights groups opposition to Popeyes at Dempster-Dodge
By Bob Seidenberg A coalition of residents and local businesses opposed to a Popeyes going into a vacant space at…
Heartwood’s philosophy is one of “peace and service and healing,” but there have been moments of stress, including an unexpected visitor, since the center came out against a Popeyes locating next door, related says Nancy Floy, its founder and director.
Heartwood puts bid in to buy property slated for Popeyes
Center would purchase building, then lease it to two local businesses — 4 Suns and Whole Woman Fitness By Bob…
Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Ave.
Library board balks at city request to use library reserve funds to start a $1.9 million roof repair
Members of the Evanston Public Library Board have been in talks off and on with the city for years about…
Nancy Floy, Heartwood’s founder and director, stands in front of the center’s front entrance.
Popeyes pulls zoning application, will reapply as a table service restaurant
Change follows opposition from group led by neighboring wellness center By Bob Seidenberg Several weeks after city staff approved a…
Shoppers from outside Evanston make up about 50% of the city’s sales at local grocery stores are from out of town residents, according to the figures gathered by Paul Zalmezak, the city’s economic development manager. Credit: Bob Seidenberg
Committee weighs grocery tax versus property tax decision
By Bob Seidenberg Several members of the city’s Finance & Budget Committee expressed interest July 9th in exploring alternatives to…
John Fell (left) saw his request for a vacation rental at 3210 Colfax St., approved Monday night, but Craig Zebell, owner of a residence on the 800 Main St., he would like to use for that purpose will have to wait.
Evanston’s Public Works Department, based at 2020 Asbury Ave., is the focus of a first-time zero-based budgeting study that moved forward Monday.
Council OKs zero-based Public Works study
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members plan to examine the budget from the ground up in one city department,…
Free Flow restaurant owners Nichole Pinkard (at lectern) and Nina Wade fielded questions at the meeting. City of Evanston screenshot
New west side restaurant to receive assistance to fix exhaust system
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s City Council approved on Monday night an $82,510 loan to new restaurant Free Flow Kitchen, 1623…
Addressing the city’s Planning & Development Committee June 9, Laurie Jacobs speaks in support of making a residence at 2222 Grey Ave., a full time vacation rental. City of Evanston screenshot
Committee votes 5-0, canceling couple’s vacation rental request
By Bob Seidenberg A City Council committee on Monday night shot down a request from a couple to make a…