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  • District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent

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Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Ave.
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Library board hires consultant to study financial future

Bob1 year ago05 mins

Meristem Advisors, the chosen consultant, will review the value of services that EPL receives from the city   By Bob…

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At a 2015 ceremony, then-Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and former Mayor James “Jay” Lytle study a plaque designating the council chambers in Lytle’s name.
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Council approves honorary street sign for former mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl

Bob1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Eight years out of office, Elizabeth Tisdahl, the only one of the city’s mayors to also have…

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Evanston Budget Manager Clayton Black warned Tuesday that uncertainty around federal funding that the city relies on presents “a grave concern.”
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City budget manager: Federal funding threats ‘a grave concern’

Bob1 year ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston has not experienced the same shock of an impending loss of federal funds as Northwestern University, but…

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Have Dreams student Caleb Jensen, an intern at the Thermal Laminating Corporation, fits a laminating roller into place.
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Evanston nonprofit connects people with autism to jobs

Bob1 year ago1 year ago012 mins

But the program is running short on participating employers and hoping Evanston businesses will step up By Bob Seidenberg Henry…

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A city committee will take more time to decide what to do about a homeowner’s leaning elm.
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Committee wants guidelines in place before ruling on homeowner’s request to remove leaning elm

Bob1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

‘I feel like I’ve done my part in planting other trees, and this is one I’m not comfortable where it…

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City may start recruiting businesses to fill vacant storefronts

Bob1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston Economic Development Committee members showed interest last week in a plan to recruit businesses to…

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Library officials explore potential cost of separating from the city

Bob1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials are continuing to explore different options for managing mounting maintenance costs at the…

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Preservation Commission members again question proposed code changes

Bob1 year ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Frustration boiled over at times as members of the Evanston Preservation Commission met Feb. 11 for a…

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NU contract workers win protections in first-time ordinance supporting retention rights

Bob1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Veronica Reyes, a longtime resident of the city, has worked the past 15 years as a cashier…

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Commission pushes for zoning protections for historic district

Bob1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Preservation Commission raised concerns Tuesday about height and density changes proposed for the…

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Here in Evanston: District 65 needs a good finance and education plan. Here’s one https://t.co/WKxQulcHvO

— Evanston RoundTable (@EvRoundTable) June 8, 2026

State moves to revoke Albany Care's license after resident's death, citing failure to treat worsening condition - Evanston RoundTable https://t.co/g0CHjy6kHH

— Evanston RoundTable (@EvRoundTable) June 5, 2026

Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is calling on Endeavor Health to reinstate two Evanston Hospital nurses who were allegedly fired for trying to unionize. https://t.co/I3Futkh7GH

— WBEZ (@WBEZ) June 3, 2026
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