A lot of issues for the Library to work through, as trustees consider making the leap to independence
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials have plenty of pros and cons to consider as they explore whether to…
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Mural highlights groups opposition to Popeyes at Dempster-Dodge
By Bob Seidenberg A coalition of residents and local businesses opposed to a Popeyes going into a vacant space at…
Leonard Woodson’s removal as the city’s Special Olympics coordinator touched off protests in Evanston’s Special Olympics community.
Popular Special Olympics supervisor accepts city’s retirement offer, charging false accusations had undermined his standing with the disability community
Breaking news: Leonard Woodson, the city’s popular Special Olympics coordinator for 35 years, has accepted the city’s offer to retire…
The closest Popeyes to Evanston, is located just across Howard Street. The Popeyes proposed for Dempster Dodge is not to include a drive-through.
An open letter to the mayor: Treat community concerns about unhealthy food like your own
Oh By Dickelle Fonda Mayor Biss; A few days ago some of our friends overheard a conversation you were…
Heartwood’s philosophy is one of “peace and service and healing,” but there have been moments of stress, including an unexpected visitor, since the center came out against a Popeyes locating next door, related says Nancy Floy, its founder and director.
Heartwood puts bid in to buy property slated for Popeyes
Center would purchase building, then lease it to two local businesses — 4 Suns and Whole Woman Fitness By Bob…
Carol Nielsen, a longtime resident, told the council that “we’re listening to all these requests for approval of a vacation homes. These are modest homes and it removes them from the affordable housing stock that you all keep talking about.”
Committee seeks to halt vacation rental requests
By Bob Seidenberg A city committee has moved to close the door on the city accepting any more applications for…
Beat the heat measures in place with temperatures soaring
With the National Weather Service issuing extreme heat warnings, the city is urging all community members to to take preventive…
Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Ave.
Library board balks at city request to use library reserve funds to start a $1.9 million roof repair
Members of the Evanston Public Library Board have been in talks off and on with the city for years about…
Nancy Floy, Heartwood’s founder and director, stands in front of the center’s front entrance.
Popeyes pulls zoning application, will reapply as a table service restaurant
Change follows opposition from group led by neighboring wellness center By Bob Seidenberg Several weeks after city staff approved a…