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  • Library trustees begin to set course for a new director

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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

Bob3 years ago3 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

Bob3 years ago3 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

Bob3 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

Bob3 years ago3 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’

Bob3 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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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