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  • How Evanston author’s new book explores the risky nature of free expression

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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

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  • Library trustees begin to set course for a new director

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  • 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

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

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

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  • Applications now open for Sustain Evanston program

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  • Hotly-contested 9th Congressional District Democratic primary heads to voters

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Mitchell Museum exhibit turns light on violence against Native women

Bob3 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Native women face murder rates more than 10 times the national average, yet often their perpetrators are…

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Jong Ho Yun, owner of Clothes Pin Laundromat at 729-39 Howard St.
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City banking on $950k laundromat purchase to bring more affordable housing to Howard Street area

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By Bob Seidenberg Evanston will invest a good chunk of change – $950,000 worth – in a Howard Street laundromat…

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A lot of pieces in play in 5th Ward school plan

Bob3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Add Evanston Public Library to the list of groups with an interest in the plans for a…

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Proposal to add to group that forwards public discussion items is defeated

Bob3 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A City Council member’s proposal to expand the size of the city’s Referrals Committee, giving the group…

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EDC supports funding for two businesses with big plans

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By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com One is a popular ice cream store and small grocery on the corner across from Evanston…

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Creating a new ward map for the city a real balancing act

Bob3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Wards 8 and 9 sit next to each other on the southern edge of the city. Ward…

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First candidates file petitions for special 2nd and 9th Ward election in 2023

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Four candidates filed petition signatures today, declaring their interest to run in a rare special election…

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Evanston Public Library statement acknowledges land’s indigenous history

Bob3 years ago05 mins

Evanston Public Library statement acknowledges land’s indigenous history Statements should be a start for further work with the Indigenous community:…

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Changes to city’s public nudity ordinance would drop clause related to women going topless, making it gender-neutral

Bob3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Advised to quit “policing parts of the body,” members of the city’s Human Services Committee moved forward…

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AMC announces Evanston movie theaters to open Nov. 9

Bob4 years ago3 years ago02 mins

The long wait for Evanston’s downtown movie theaters to open is over. AMC Theatres announced in an email yesterday that…

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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