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

Bob4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

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

Bob4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

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: 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