More than attracting businesses is needed to invigorate city’s business districts
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials have released a draft of consultants’ findings in a much-anticipated report, Evanston Thrives, that lays…
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Finance committee members split over how to pay for city’s capital projects
By Bob Seidenberg The city’s Finance and Budget Committee wants to pay for $17.7 million in capital improvement projects by…
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‘Neither solicited, nor requested,’ candidate says, turning back two large donations
By Bob Seidenberg Second Ward City Council member Krissie Harris said earlier today she has already taken steps to…
‘We need a groundbreaking!’ Council approves construction contract for a new Evanston animal shelter
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston animal shelter advocates, after more than three-years’ of efforts to replace the city’s cramped animal shelter…
Committee moves forward seeking proposals analyzing NU stadium project
By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Economic Development Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 22 directed staff to issue requests for…
Parks & Recreation language change would drop reference to beach tokens
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Beach tokens will be referred to as beach ‘passes’ under a change to the city’s “Beaches…
Residents’ criticism helps sink staff’s pick of firm to conduct Ryan Field impact study
By Bob Seidenberg A City Council committee pulled back Feb. 13 from approving staff’s choice of a firm to conduct…
EPL survey identifies attributes the public is looking for in the city’s next library executive director
By Bob Seidenberg Residents, library staff and library volunteers, ranked relationship-building, an experienced public librarian, and transparent communicator as the…
Local business owners seek greater proof that workweek changes are needed
By Bob Seidenberg Members of a City Council committee held off Feb. 6 moving forward on an ordinance requiring employers…
Different reasons figure in businesses going cashless
By Bob Seidenberg Crime, economics, peace of mind — small business members offered different reasons Feb. 9 at a meeting…