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  • Owner of popular dog care business feels spurned by city’s ‘dismissive’ attitude to her funding request

    1 day ago1 day ago
  • Early retirement, voluntary separation likely off the table, but plenty of taxes and fees are not for city’s 2027 budget

    1 day ago
  • Committee eyes a lower fee structure for the city’s outdoor cafes

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • City’s 2027 budget may include an early retirement plan to cut costs

    1 month ago
  • Mendoza to make run for mayor’s seat, bidding to become first Latina to hold that office

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • City calls for service hit 1,900 mark after storm

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • ‘We do not have a well-run city,’ says former Alderperson Ann Rainey, explaining why she decided to enter the mayor’s race

    2 months ago
  • Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service

    2 months ago
  • City officials warn free parking could lead to higher property taxes

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • State audit tracks city’s use of Motor Fuel Tax funds

    2 months ago
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District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent

Bob3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

Evanston  Elementary School District 65 Board President Nichole Pinkard,  and Board Vice President Chris Van Nostrand have just released this…

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

Bob8 months ago8 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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The city’s Fourth of July Association has a full plate of activities to celebrate the Fourth of July on Friday.
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Full day of activities on tap for 4th

Bob1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

The Evanston Fourth of July Association, in cooperation with the City of Evanston, invites the community to enjoy a full…

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Aetna Better Health of Illinois establishes growing partnership with Evanston’s Connections for the Homeless 

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

  DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 16, 2023 —Aetna Better Health of Illinois, a CVS Health  company, announced a collaboration with…

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Most Livable City Association: 10 questions about Northwestern’s deal with the City of Evanston

Bob3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

 The Most Livable City Association (MLCA), a non-profit focused on quality of life for all communities in and around Evanston…

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How will city phase out natural gas?

Bob3 years ago01 mins

Join Mayor Biss, City staff, and community leaders for a discussion about potential legislation requiring new construction to be fully…

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Andy Vick
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Downtown Evanston has a new Executive Director

Bob3 years ago3 years ago22 mins

Evanston, IL – The Executive Board of the Downtown Evanston SSA is pleased to welcome Andy Vick as our new…

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Here in Evanston: Building change https://t.co/7vlyb4hZim

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 1, 2026

Here in Evanston: Storm warning or sunny promise? https://t.co/FDm4IriG4U

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 18, 2026

After losing nearly its entire roster, Northwestern men’s basketball is counting on eight transfers, three freshmen and a handful of returners to turn things around.
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Reported by @charlie_perlman https://t.co/0iTfVh1DEC

— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) August 18, 2026

Here in Evanston: As new Foster School gets ready to open, a mosaic, memories and a message https://t.co/KLRjWAvm2m

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 4, 2026

Students from Evanston Township High School move house built as part of course https://t.co/IxBvtcJToW

— IL School Network (@ILSchoolNet) August 3, 2026

AMC Evanston 12 will temporarily close from Monday until early 2027 for renovations. Plans include downsizing by five screens and installing “spacious reclining seating,” according to a Tuesday news release from the company.
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Reported by @jdowb2005 https://t.co/YGHWpCYgTE

— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) July 15, 2026

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
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