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  • Library officials have a firm in mind  to conduct a search for an interim Executive Director

    1 day ago1 day ago
  • With Kat making a strong run, Biss appears to be the unofficial winner of the 9th District Congressional District Democratic primary

    4 days ago3 days ago
  • Applications now open for Sustain Evanston program

    4 days ago4 days ago
  • Hotly-contested 9th Congressional District Democratic primary heads to voters

    4 days ago
  • Community members invited to vote on new dog park

    6 days ago
  • The man who would be mayor: Longtime leader Donald Borah dies at 85

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • ‘Reconciliation’ needed after Executive Library Director’s early departure from the position, suggests one member

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Short-term rental overhaul passes on third try at City Council

    2 weeks ago
  • A strong advocate of shared costs with the city, Executive Library Director Yolande Wilburn to step down

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

    1 month ago1 month ago
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Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

Bob1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Despite freezing temperatures, a full crowd has turned out tonight at Northminster Church in northwest Evanston to hear Democratic candidates…

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State Sen. Laura Fine (D-9th)
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‘Not backing down,’: Fine responds to Schakowsky backing

Bob2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

State Senator Laura Fine’s response to Jan Schakowsky endorsement of Daniel Biss to succeed her in the Ninth Congressional race:…

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Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Endorses Daniel Biss in Race for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District

Bob2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Press Release: EVANSTON, IL – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) announced her endorsement of Daniel Biss in the Democratic primary…

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Biss highlights his ability to win the tough fights, announcing a run for the 9th District Congressional seat

Bob10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Mayor Daniel Biss announced his intention Wednesday to run for the 9th District Congressional seat, highlighting his…

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Mayor’s State of the City address keys on people, programs moving Evanston forward Job ‘lonely’ at times because of all the anger

Bob3 years ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg It has been a great year for the city, said Mayor Daniel Biss, leading off his State…

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Northwestern stadium project crosses ward lines to become an election issue

Bob3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston voters will go to the polls Tuesday to fill two City Council seats, in a rare…

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Evanston mayor is just one of many making endorsements heading into next Tuesday’s election

Bob3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Mayor Daniel Biss made known early his endorsements off candidates running in a special election April 4…

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‘Neither solicited, nor requested,’ candidate says, turning back two large donations

Bob3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

  By Bob Seidenberg Second Ward City Council member Krissie Harris said earlier today she has already taken steps to…

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Candidates for Evanston’s 2nd and 9th Ward City Council seats will face off in an April election

Bob3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s special election to fill City Council seats in the city’s 2nd and 9th Wards will take…

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Nalls plans to run in special election for 9th Ward Council seat in 2023

Bob4 years ago4 years ago02 mins

A statement from Sebastian Nalls concerning the 9th Ward Council seat appointment and the 2023 Special Election that will be…

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Now this is how you kick off GOTV weekend! Thank you so much to @ewarren, @janschakowsky, and the amazing supporters and volunteers that joined us this morning. 4 days to go, let's win this thing!! pic.twitter.com/eqC8SdTPiV

— Daniel Biss (@DanielBiss) March 13, 2026

Three days until the March 17 primary and @KatAbughazaleh's final message to her supporters is:

FU*K ICE!

FU*K AIPAC!

Does anyone really want this clinical moron representing Illinois in the U.S. House? pic.twitter.com/AWKX13XiGC

— Chicago Contrarian (@ChicagoContrar1) March 15, 2026

In 3 days, you’ll decide who you trust to represent you in Congress.I’ve spent my career standing up to insurance companies, protecting mental health care, and fighting for safer communities. Now I’m ready to bring that fight to Washington for the 9th District. But I can’t do it… pic.twitter.com/gQUnEEcsIp

— Laura Fine for Congress (@laurafineforIL9) March 15, 2026

https://t.co/zKTHy0Lgso

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) March 11, 2026