Candidates can begin circulating petitions today to run in next year’s city election
Are you ready to take the plunge? By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Candidates interested in running in Evanston’s once-every-four-years municipal election…
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Third Ward Council member Melissa Wynne announces she will not seek re-election next year
By Bob Seidenberg Third Ward City Council member Melissa Wynne, the senior member of the council, announced in her ward…
‘Serious and significant risks’: Council discusses details of internet outage
Council Member Kelly presses for transparency on July 1st fiber optic break By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s top information security officer…
A long and winding path: City Council sticks with original plan for Dog Beach accessibility
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members decided Monday to stick with the original design put forward by staff to…
Bill Logan Jr., Evanston’s first Black police chief, hometown hero, has passed away
By Bob Seidenberg Bill Logan Jr, Evanston’s first Black police chief and a hometown hero to generations of Evanston residents,…
Mayor: Reappointments to city committees ‘not automatic’
Council member challenges decision not to reappoint commissioner to city’s Land Use Commission By Bob Seidenberg Mayor Daniel Biss’ decision…
‘Sorry! No Internet’: Many city sites go offline after cable accident
All lines repaired by early morning Thursday, ending service outage By Bob Seidenberg A contractor inadvertently severed fiber optic data…
Cheaper Dog Beach design should be explored, commissioners say
One commissioner ‘horrified’ at potential ‘million-dollar ramp’ cost; Issue returns to the Council July 8 By Bob Seidenberg Evanston city…
Swimmer remains missing in rescue off of Lighthouse Beach: Fire Dept.
Community member credited with saving three others on day the beaches were closed for swimming The Evanston Fire Department responded…
Evanston not ready to accept a ‘no’ on Ranked-Choice voting system
Council passes ordinance Monday directing Cook County Clerk’s office to implement the new system By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council…