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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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Lincoln Street Beach surfaces as possible dog park candidate

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By Bob Seidenberg Acknowledging the City was at a crossroads on the issue, Evanston officials turned to Council members at…

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Many options to spend $43 million in ARPA funds

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By Bob Seidenberg Workforce development, hazard pay for employees, and climate action strategies are among the items on the table…

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Handling of lifeguard complaint was ‘a serious institutional failure,’ says Mayor Biss

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By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com The City of Evanston’s past handling of charges of sexual harassment and abuse brought by female…

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Staff shortages slow Evanston restaurants road to recovery

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By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Gina Speckman, executive director of the Chicago North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau, had led off…

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City may look to federal stimulus money to reduce reliance on debt funding

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By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com The $43.1 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds Evanston is receiving to assist its…

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Evanston Mayoral candidate Lori Keenan to Council members on Ethics Board criticism: ‘You can’t keep just blaming citizens’

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By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Mayoral candidate Lori Keenan  spoke out Monday night about recent City Council members criticism leveled against…

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State Board of Elections slashes late filing fines against Devon Reid, cites ‘mitigating circumstances’

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By Bob Seidenberg The State Board of Elections has greatly reduced the late filing penalties that office was seeking from…

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Covid cases hitting younger residents

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 By Bob Seidenberg Evanston residents, age 29 and under, are getting hit particularly hard in the resurgence of the Covid-19…

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Evanston City Clerk Devon Reid opens campaign to make run for 8th Ward aldermanic seat

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By Bob Seidenberg Devon Reid, only 24 at the time, ran an against-the-odds race when he was elected as Evanston’s…

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Evanston Dempster-Main owners voice property tax concerns in meeting with Assessor

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By Bob Seidenberg Evanston property and business owners in the Main-Dempster Street business area, some facing blistering property tax increases…

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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