Library Board wants security force with focus on de-escalation
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials want more details before they engage a firm to provide security at the…
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Council OKs $3 million in ARPA funds to launch Evanston Thrives business plan
By Bob Seidenberg The City Council on May 8 allocated $3 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds…
Cannabis and pastries to be sold under one roof
City Council grants special use to businesses planning to locate in new mixed-use building at Howard Street and Chicago Avenue…
Connections plan for permanent homeless shelter at Margarita advances to final vote
By Bob Seidenberg A homeless advocacy group’s controversial bid to establish the area’s first permanent shelter for the homeless moved…
Second Ward Alderperson Kristian Harris reads after Mayor Daniel Biss the oath of office at the May 8 City Council meeting. (City of Evanston screenshot)
Harris and Geracaris sworn in to finish City Council terms in 2nd and 9th
By Bob Seidenberg Kristian “Krissie” Harris in the city’s 2nd Ward and Juan Geracaris in the 9th, can finally remove…
Council committee shows interest in changes to the city’s gambling ordinance
By Bob Seidenberg As far back as 2009, Evanston City Council members considered opening the door to legalized video gaming…
Nadim Abi-Antoun, chief operating officer of Presbyterian Homes.
Fair Workweek ordinance moves to Council, excluding childcare and long term care institutions
By Bob Seidenberg The City Council’s Human Services Committee on Monday, May 1, recommended that Evanston establish a Fair…
Plastic bags could be out by at stores citywide by Aug. 1
By Bob Seidenberg Single-use plastic bags issued at the point of sale may soon be banned at stores and restaurants…
Council member’s bid to allow cannabis lounges snuffed out
Council member Reid suggests he may find anther way to bring the issue back to the Council By Bob Seidenberg…
Alternate ‘Good Neighbor’ agreement proposes new requirements for the shelter
By Bob Seidenberg Neighbors of the Margarita Inn, 1566 Oak Ave., have drawn up an alternative “Good Neighbor” agreement, offering…