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  • Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

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  • Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

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  • One that got away — Barnes and Noble experiencing comeback in other places

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  • Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

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  • Last call for Peet’s, a coffee shop which became a ‘third place’ for many downtown

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  • Evanston not quite ready to reopen the door for ‘vacation rentals’

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  • Committee backs pilot incubator-pop-up program to activate downtown’s vacant spaces

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  • Council members vote 5-4 to adopt comprehensive plan which stirred strong controversy

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  • In 6-2 vote,  Preservation Commission agrees to demolition of structure linked back to famed architect Daniel Burnham

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  • Peet’s Coffee, an important ‘third place’ downtown, gets word that it’s closing

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Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

Bob1 week ago6 days 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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‘Not backing down,’: Fine responds to Schakowsky backing

Bob1 month ago1 month 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

Bob1 month ago1 month 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

Bob9 months ago9 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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District tabs Kingsley for school closing

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 School Board unanimously voted Thursday night to close Kingsley Elementary School, citing a financial crisis as the reason.

Read more: https://t.co/bYXTRSM8r0 pic.twitter.com/NzMsSobe87

— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) January 23, 2026

Winter weather advisory

Winter Weather Advisory in effect. Snow continues through 7 p.m. (3–5"). Snow Route Parking Ban: Sun 1/25, 11 p.m.–Mon 1/26, 6 a.m. Snow Emergency: Mon 1/26 & Tues 1/27, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sirens remind residents to move cars. More info: https://t.co/K2uffr55VS pic.twitter.com/sUczDSGlHz

— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) January 25, 2026

Resolved to take Climate Action: Mary Gavin

Resolved to take climate action in 2026? Local activists offer advice https://t.co/3O1Nt2YeD5

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) January 22, 2026

What’s in a Word?: Mary Gavin

Here in Evanston: Words of the year https://t.co/qUAy8LBacR

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) January 5, 2026

A tour of Evanston’s TIFs: Mary Gavin

Here in Evanston: A tour of the TIFs https://t.co/XIoZrTm3nJ

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) December 16, 2025

Schakowsky endorses Biss

I am truly humbled to have the support of @janschakowsky in this campaign. She is an icon, a fierce and fearless warrior for our communities and a true friend. pic.twitter.com/kVx0qMJVHn

— Daniel Biss (@DanielBiss) January 7, 2026

City’s two Foster Schools take different paths: Mary Gavin

Here in Evanston: Two Foster Schools https://t.co/yXrwQpeyT1

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) December 1, 2025

State Sen. Laura Fine: Respects Jan’s service ‘but not backing down’

I have never backed down from a fight. Not when an insurance company was about to bankrupt my family, not when special interests tried to block the insurance reforms I passed, and I won't back down now.

I respect Congresswoman Schakowsky's service, but this race is about the…

— Laura Fine for Congress (@laurafineforIL9) January 6, 2026