Drastic’ zoning changes concern some residents
By Bob Seidenberg City officials have introduced the possibility of allowing the development of different housing options, such as duplexes…
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Council OKs $400K in ARPA funds for program to improve health outcomes
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com The Evanston City Council cleared the way Monday for a one-year pilot Pathway to Wellness program…
Library faces nearly $20 million renovation
All options are on the table – including moving out – with library’s nearly 30-year old main branch needing an…
‘We’ve got a lot of things we can build on’
Veteran developer Kent Swanson advises committee on strategies used elsewhere to revitalize business districts By Bob Seidenberg Evanston has more…
City economic panel offers ideas for new downtown plaza
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com A plaza at the intersection of Church Street and Maple Avenue the city is seeking to…
‘Serious and significant risks’: Council discusses details of internet outage
Council Member Kelly presses for transparency on July 1st fiber optic break By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s top information security officer…
A long and winding path: City Council sticks with original plan for Dog Beach accessibility
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members decided Monday to stick with the original design put forward by staff to…
Mayor: Reappointments to city committees ‘not automatic’
Council member challenges decision not to reappoint commissioner to city’s Land Use Commission By Bob Seidenberg Mayor Daniel Biss’ decision…
‘Sorry! No Internet’: Many city sites go offline after cable accident
All lines repaired by early morning Thursday, ending service outage By Bob Seidenberg A contractor inadvertently severed fiber optic data…
Cheaper Dog Beach design should be explored, commissioners say
One commissioner ‘horrified’ at potential ‘million-dollar ramp’ cost; Issue returns to the Council July 8 By Bob Seidenberg Evanston city…