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

    2 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

    6 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  • Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed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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Library Board debates action plan to address security issues

Bob3 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials have added several new positions and stepped up staff training on de-escalating techniques…

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  • City briefs

Evanston’s Farmers’ Market to kick off season May 6

Bob3 years ago1 year ago02 mins

City of Evanston press release: EVANSTON, IL – The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market will kick off its 48th season on…

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District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton named to lead Georgia school district

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Dr. Devon Horton, District 65’s superintendent and a key figure in the district’s historic push to…

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  • City of Evanston Press Release

Gift from first responders group could truly be life saving

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Evanston Fire Department release: The Evanston Fire Department has received a generous donation from the Evanston First Responders Foundation (EFRF),…

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Proposed new map
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Committee’s draft redistricting map shrinks population differences between wards

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Redistricting Committee have released a map proposing the first new political boundaries for…

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Farmers Market move to Fountain Square not feasible and could end up ‘killing the market’: Friends of Farmers Market president 

Bob3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Group to meet with the mayor, city officials next week over their concerns By Bob Seidenberg Members of the Friends…

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  • City News

Unofficial results show Harris and Geracaris solid winners to retain their Council seats in the city’s 2nd and 9th wards

Bob3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

By Bob Seidenberg With all precincts now reporting, unofficial results from the Cook County Clerk’s office, show Kristian “Krissie” Harris…

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Northwestern stadium project crosses ward lines to become an election issue

Bob3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston voters will go to the polls Tuesday to fill two City Council seats, in a rare…

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Sarah Flax
  • City of Evanston Press Release

Flax named City of Evanston’s community development director

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

City of Evanston press release: After an external application process and several rounds of interviews, City Manager Luke Stowe announced…

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  • Politics

Evanston mayor is just one of many making endorsements heading into next Tuesday’s election

Bob3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Mayor Daniel Biss made known early his endorsements off candidates running in a special election April 4…

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