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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

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Library trustees begin to set course for a new director

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • Library Board President Fulce proposes trustees skip a search for an interim director, preserving resources for the permanent post

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • City Council sets 90-day window for an agreement with the Library to resolve differences

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

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • With Kat making a strong run, Biss appears to be the unofficial winner of the 9th District Congressional District Democratic primary

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Applications now open for Sustain Evanston program

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Hotly-contested 9th Congressional District Democratic primary heads to voters

    2 months ago
  • Community members invited to vote on new dog park

    2 months ago
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Northwestern to stick with remote instruction through rest of Spring Quarter

Bob6 years ago6 years ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Northwestern University will not be resuming classes on campus this spring, but will rather continue remote instruction,…

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Sprinkler heads hold Evanston high rise fire at bay

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By Bob Seidenberg Three sprinkler heads kept a fire in check March 7 until crews arrived at the Park Evanston…

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Harley Clarke group calls on Council to retain outside review of proposals for building’s re-use

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A citizens group has raised criticism of an aldermanic committee’s recommendation not to include an outside group…

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Evanston taking steps to stop virus from overwhelming system: City Health Director

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By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials have rated the risk of the coronavirus to residents as low at this juncture, with…

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City to remove ash saplings at Clark Street Beach Bird Habitat

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Teaming with landscape design experts, city officials successfully rebuilt a bird sanctuary habitat off of Clark Beach…

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Evanston’s lakefront to see big costs from winter storms

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

City exploring federal funds to repair lakefront damage By Bob Seidenberg City officials are considering contracting with a firm to…

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Evanston officials eye County grant for construction of new animal shelter

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A dedicated group of volunteers has worked for years under cramped conditions at the City’s Animal Shelter,…

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Liquor on tap for Welsh-Ryan

Bob6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

Northwestern is seeking permission to sell liquor at Welsh-Ryan Arena events.

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Citizen groups exchange blame after Beacon pullout

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    By Bob Seidenberg Citizen groups are trading blame on who is responsible in the wake of Beacon Academy’s…

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Other cities have revived historic buildings

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By  Bob Seidenberg In Crystal Lake, the Dole Mansion, described as a “Civil War era architectural masterpiece”, appeared to be…

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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