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  • The man who would be mayor: Longtime leader Donald Borah dies at 85

    3 days ago2 days ago
  • ‘Reconciliation’ needed after Executive Library Director’s early departure from the position, suggests one member

    4 days ago4 days ago
  • Short-term rental overhaul passes on third try at City Council

    7 days ago
  • A strong advocate of shared costs with the city, Executive Library Director Yolande Wilburn to step down

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • Late-arriving property taxes lower city budget deficit estimate

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Ninth Congressional race draws full turnout at Evanston candidates forum

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • One that got away — Barnes and Noble experiencing comeback in other places

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

    1 month ago
  • Last call for Peet’s, a coffee shop which became a ‘third place’ for many downtown

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Evanston not quite ready to reopen the door for ‘vacation rentals’

    1 month ago

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Local landscapers hot about leaf blowing changes, call for moratorium

Bob2 years ago011 mins

By Bob Seidenberg City Council committee voted Monday to direct staff to draw up a resolution that would temporarily lift…

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New statement shines light on landscape around Harley Clarke

Bob2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The grounds around the city-owned Harley Clarke mansion at 2603 Sheridan Road, given scant attention in the…

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City committee stung by Civic Center surprise

Bob2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Finance & Budget Committee are discussing the need for a new policy, requiring…

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Council member called to testify in affordable housing suit

Bob2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg An Evanston City Council member testified Feb. 8  that she attempted to bring in the city’s Preservation…

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Back from the Dead Zone: Evanston Public Library seeks to highlight little circulated books

Bob2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The book titled The God of Good Looks, a romance novel set in Trinidad and featuring a…

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Council emphasizes finances in weighing Harley Clarke ideas

Bob2 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Maximizing public access to Lighthouse Beach and the surrounding areas, adherence to the lakefront master plan, some…

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Police/Fire Headquarters rates as city’s top need: Alderperson Suffredin

Bob2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

Thomas Suffredin/Ward 6 Newsletter: There are several real estate items on the agenda for tonight’s meeting: A discussion item related…

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2 Firefighters injured, 3 occupants displaced during structure fire in 1100 block of Florence Ave.

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Evanston Fire Department News Release: On Monday, January 22, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Evanston Firefighters responded to reports of a…

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Donald Wirth, former Evanston parks director, led department for nearly 25 years

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Local memorial service set for May 4 at Evanston Golf Course Funeral services will be held March 2 in Naples,…

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Future of Harley Clarke, Civic Center on council agenda

Bob2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

Two Evanston buildings with long histories and passionate followings are scheduled to return to the spotlight on Monday, when Evanston…

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