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Staffing in question as City Manger’s budget moves to council for first look

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Presbyterian Living to seek community input for renewal plan to its northwest Evanston campus

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City’s ’Space to Place’ kicks off, giving entrepreneurs a chance to show off their business

1 week ago1 week ago

Packed audience at NU for play on Oct. 7 evacuated after sirens go off

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Walk, Connect, Make a Difference: Step Up for Recovery Returns October 4

2 weeks ago

Committee backs a half-price deal on the cost of outdoor dining permits

3 weeks ago

Resident leads fight to prevent Chase Bank from demolishing Central Street building

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Library board gets down to business, refills committees, advances 2027 budget

3 weeks ago

Owner of popular dog care business feels spurned by city’s ‘dismissive’ attitude to her funding request

4 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Early retirement, voluntary separation likely off the table, but plenty of taxes and fees are not for city’s 2027 budget

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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

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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

Bob2 years ago2 years 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

Bob2 years ago2 years 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

Bob2 years ago2 years 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

Bob2 years 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

Bob2 years ago2 years 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

Bob2 years ago2 years 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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Fifth Ward TIF funds may go for property improvements

Bob2 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The Five-Fifths Tax Increment Financing district, the newest of the city’s five active TIF districts, has already…

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Downtown Evanston endorses Chicago Avenue bike lane project

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The new Ryan Field at Northwestern University will make its collegiate football debut Friday in front of a national TV audience.

More details: https://t.co/CLqQmua5e4 pic.twitter.com/nrl8VCkGwD

— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) September 28, 2026

This free, family-friendly event offers a behind-the-scenes look at fire and emergency services while providing fun, education, and engagement for all ages. pic.twitter.com/OBoXrGy3JJ

— Evanston Fire (@EvanstonFD) September 29, 2026

Here in Evanston: More thoughts on waste transfer station https://t.co/4OlhlIDdKP pic.twitter.com/17pBzP23z5

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 22, 2026

Here in Evanston: Building change https://t.co/7vlyb4hZim

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 1, 2026

Here in Evanston: Storm warning or sunny promise? https://t.co/FDm4IriG4U

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 18, 2026

Evanston official calls for millions in fines over Northwestern’s vacant houses https://t.co/3eP4js7MPc

— Crain's Chicago Business (@CrainsChicago) September 28, 2026

Here in Evanston: As new Foster School gets ready to open, a mosaic, memories and a message https://t.co/KLRjWAvm2m

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 4, 2026

AMC Evanston 12 will temporarily close from Monday until early 2027 for renovations. Plans include downsizing by five screens and installing “spacious reclining seating,” according to a Tuesday news release from the company.
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Reported by @jdowb2005 https://t.co/YGHWpCYgTE

— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) July 15, 2026

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
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