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  • And then there were three — Evanston Public Library trustees make mass exit from the board

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  • District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent

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  • City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline

    2 weeks ago
  • Parking consultant: Evanston competing on place, not with Wilmette or Old Orchard when it comes to parking

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  • William “Bill” C. McHugh: Evanston police chief in the 1980 FALN arrest

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  • How Evanston author’s new book explores the risky nature of free expression

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  • Distracted driving remains ‘a serious problem’ as Evanston police hand out 177 citations in April

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Two-hour free parking proposal would severely impact city revenues: Staff memo

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  • Library trustees begin to set course for a new director

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Library Board President Fulce proposes trustees skip a search for an interim director, preserving resources for the permanent post

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Digital artist Tom McKeon: It’s just something I thought was funny,” he said. Like, “Elf on a Shelf, he said. “And I started thinking of other people in mug shots and it got funnier.”
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How Evanston author’s new book explores the risky nature of free expression

Bob1 month ago05 mins

McKeon will read from his work, which features mug shots of historical figures, tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. at…

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Bird-friendly design proposal flies through first hearing

Bob4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Developers will be required for the first time to include bird friendly strategies in their designs, according…

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Budget may be on track for surplus at end of the year

Bob4 years ago3 years ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg City budget revenues were looking “pretty stable, pretty strong,” at the mid-year mark, including some areas that were…

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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