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  • And then there were three — Evanston Public Library trustees make mass exit from the board

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  • District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent

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  • City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline

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  • Parking consultant: Evanston competing on place, not with Wilmette or Old Orchard when it comes to parking

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  • William “Bill” C. McHugh: Evanston police chief in the 1980 FALN arrest

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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

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Library Board President Fulce proposes trustees skip a search for an interim director, preserving resources for the permanent post

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Late-night basketball games don’t play well with NU neighbors

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By Bob Seidenberg  Northwestern University officials assured residents Thursday, Oct. 27 that they would take steps to manage noise spilling…

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Council approves $500k request for Welcoming Center for new residents

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By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members on Monday, Oct. 24, unanimously approved a request for $500,000 in federal COVID-19…

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Evanston’s next big decision on climate action could have to do with outside energy credits

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By Bob Seidenberg If Evanston is to eventually achieve its goal of carbon neutrality, the city will have to invest…

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New parking study calls on Council to to consider higher meter rates

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By Bob Seidenberg A new study of Evanston’s parking system recommends that officials consider raising their $2 per hour off-street…

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Public safety question stokes strong responses from candidates running to fill 2nd Ward Council seat

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By Bob Seidenberg Public safety and addressing understaffing in the Police Department were identified as top concerns by a number…

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City and school leaders urge unity in kickoff event for District 65 staff

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By Bob Seidenberg About 1,300 teachers and staff from District 65 gathered at the 65,000 square-foot Quad Indoor Sports for…

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Evanston city manager decision now in Council’s hands

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By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members are next up, deciding where they stand on city of Urbana administrator Carol…

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WGN calls off major block party planned for Evanston’s downtown next month

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A WGN sponsored mega block party for Evanston’s downtown has been canceled in light of the recent events in Highland Park.

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Fair Work Week ordinance receives solid backing from committee

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By Bob Seidenberg A Fair Work Week ordinance that assures certain workers’ rights recently received support in a city committee…

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Officials consider legacy program to help retain longstanding businesses

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  By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials moved forward this week on a proposal that would recognize the special character of…

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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

State moves to revoke Albany Care's license after resident's death, citing failure to treat worsening condition - Evanston RoundTable https://t.co/g0CHjy6kHH

— Evanston RoundTable (@EvRoundTable) June 5, 2026

Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is calling on Endeavor Health to reinstate two Evanston Hospital nurses who were allegedly fired for trying to unionize. https://t.co/I3Futkh7GH

— WBEZ (@WBEZ) June 3, 2026
Why the Popeyes alternative fell through — Evanston Now

‘Not Popeyes’ restaurant not happening https://t.co/Ba6w1TUkjs pic.twitter.com/2it3iUHNaj

— Evanston Now (@EvanstonNow) May 19, 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

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