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

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

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  • 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

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  • 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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Residents may need permit to remove trees under new rules

Bob3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

City looks at ways to protect trees, even on private property, with proposed changes By Bob Seidenberg If proposed changes…

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Group recommends city adopt policy to ensure full funding of police and fire pension funds

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Finance and Budget Committee on July 11 recommended adoption of a Public Safety…

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Committee’s draft redistricting map shrinks population differences between wards

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Redistricting Committee have released a map proposing the first new political boundaries for…

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Farmers Market move to Fountain Square not feasible and could end up ‘killing the market’: Friends of Farmers Market president 

Bob3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Group to meet with the mayor, city officials next week over their concerns By Bob Seidenberg Members of the Friends…

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More than attracting businesses is needed to invigorate city’s business districts

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials have released a draft of consultants’ findings in a much-anticipated report, Evanston Thrives, that lays…

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Committee moves forward seeking proposals analyzing NU stadium project

Bob4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Economic Development Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 22 directed staff to issue requests for…

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EPL survey identifies attributes the public is looking for in the city’s next library executive director

Bob4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Residents, library staff and library volunteers, ranked relationship-building, an experienced public librarian, and transparent communicator as the…

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Different reasons figure in businesses going cashless

Bob4 years ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Crime, economics, peace of mind — small business members offered different reasons Feb. 9 at a meeting…

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Nathan M. Norman, the city’s Workforce Development Coordinator.
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Evanston would team up with Mather to create a workforce pipeline for city youth

Bob4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg As one of the city’s oldest and largest employers, Mather has as its mission, helping people age…

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Harley Clarke mansion lease ‘built on quicksand’

Bob4 years ago013 mins

By Bob Seidenberg After a tumultuous city Administration and Public Works Committee meeting earlier this month, the board members of…

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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