The Main Street Subway on the city’s closed list
Here’s a list of businesses in Evanston that have closed since the start of the year, according to the city’s…
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From left: Nina Wade and Nichole Pinkard talk about their request for $82,510 in financial assistance to cover the cost of a new fire suppression system at the EDC meeting Wednesday. “Our goal was to do this all on our own,” Pinkard told the committee. “ We did not initially assume we we were going to need to ask for funds.” Credit: Bob Seidenberg
Free Flow Kitchen wants city loan to take restaurant to next level
By Bob Seidenberg Nina Wade, the co-owner of the Free Flow Kitchen restaurant, said she and her panini press have…
Evanston City Manager Luke Stowe talks with Pastor Ken Cherry and family members after they complained of harassment of a longtime resident following a domestic dispute shooting in their neighborhood.
Pastor, family members say homeowner harassed after domestic shooting
By Bob Seidenberg The pastor and family members of an 86-year-old Evanston woman say she is being harassed by unfounded…
At a meeting at Evanston Fire Department headquarters Thursday, Jack Mortell (left), president of the Evanston Firefighter’s Pension Board, and Hitesh Desai (center) the city’s chief financial officer and treasurer, discuss public safety pensions. Credit: Bob Seidenberg
City treasurer questioned over lack of transparency on pension tax
By Bob Seidenberg The president of the Evanston’s Firefighter’s Pension Board pushed the city Thursday to disclose how much of…
People using the limestone amphitheater steps at Grey Park. Credit: Bob Seidenberg
Preservation Commission raises concerns over Grey Park dog park design
Historic amphitheater an issue By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Preservation Commission on Tuesday sharply criticized some design features…
(Left) Donna Robinson-Smith and daughter Jennifer Smith celebrated Mother’s Day and Jennifer’s birthday in a special way May 11. (Photograph by Carlton Rosemond).
Library leaves ‘a good feeling’ for one local family on Mother’s Day
CBy Bob Seidenberg Jennifer Smith remembers making her first visit to the Evanston Public Library. Her mom brought her and…
Members of the 82nd Evanston City Council will tackle a revision of the ‘Council Rules’ as one of their first actions.
City Council to consider rule changes, including to mayor’s voting power
Staff propose giving the mayor a chance to weigh in when an ordinance is one vote away from adoption but…
New Adirondack chairs are now in place for the dining terrace at Independence Park.
Programs to enhance city’s business districts moving forward piece by piece
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston economic development officials reported making headway last week on a number of initiatives included in the…
Crosby Theodore’s historic landmark building, 1817 Church St., stands to the left od Mt. Pisgah’s current location.
Court denies neighbor’s request for a preliminary injunction on Church and Dodge development
By Bob Seidenberg The Illinois First District Appellate Court upheld Monday a Cook County Circuit Court decision denying a property…
Lenice Levy, owner of the Good to Go restaurant at 711 Howard St., responds to questions from members of the city’s Economic Development Committee April 23.
Committee reluctant to back restaurant’s request for assistance after fire
Economic Development Committee cited precedent and the past loan payment history of Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine By Bob Seidenberg…