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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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Northwestern to stick with remote instruction through rest of Spring Quarter

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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