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

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  • Two-hour free parking proposal would severely impact city revenues: Staff memo

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Library trustees begin to set course for a new director

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • Library Board President Fulce proposes trustees skip a search for an interim director, preserving resources for the permanent post

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  • City Council sets 90-day window for an agreement with the Library to resolve differences

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

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • With Kat making a strong run, Biss appears to be the unofficial winner of the 9th District Congressional District Democratic primary

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Applications now open for Sustain Evanston program

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Hotly-contested 9th Congressional District Democratic primary heads to voters

    2 months ago
  • Community members invited to vote on new dog park

    2 months ago
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Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

Bob3 months ago3 months 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

Bob4 months ago4 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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Congressperson Jan Schakowsky
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Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Endorses Daniel Biss in Race for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District

Bob4 months ago4 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

Bob12 months ago12 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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Kristian “ Krissie” Harris
Krissie Harris City of Evanston
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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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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