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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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Proposal would slap an access tax on 42 lakefront properties

Bob5 years ago5 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A fee on wealthy lakefront homeowners or a stealth tax? Members of a City Committee heard both…

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City Manager search down to 2: Council member reports

Bob5 years ago5 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg In a process with little public involvement thus far, Evanston City Council members are down to their…

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Firm charts course to greater access at city facilities

Bob5 years ago5 years ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg (rseiden914@gmail.com) Parks versus operations buildings (like the water plant)? Community centers versus municipal buildings? Police and Fire…

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Marked for elimination: Council to consider phase out plan for gas-powered leaf blowers

Bob5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston City Council members are expected to debate and possibly approve a new leaf blower policy…

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Council holds off on Aux proposal, seeking fuller funding picture

Bob5 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston City Council members at their November 1 meeting deferred acting on a request for $1 million…

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Book prompts library to look at shelving policy

Bob5 years ago5 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg PopularMMOs Presents A Hole New World” may not strike an immediate chord of recognition. But the stars…

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Votes needed for City Manager removal may stay at 7

Bob5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

  By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members were split in their first real discussion of the votes needed to…

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Mission Drift: Council members seek clearer picture of Cradle to Career’s main mission

Bob5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s Cradle to Career, an agency created to address inequity in the community by pulling together resources…

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Police issue community alert over recent carjackings

Bob5 years ago03 mins

Two recent carjackings and an armed robbery in southeast Evanston have prompted the Evanston Police Department to issue an alert…

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New Council members split over City Manager firing rule

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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