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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  • Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed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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  • Envision Evanston 2045

‘Old-fashioned politicking’ proves formula of success for Matt Rodgers in 8th ward victory over incumbent

Bob11 months ago11 months ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg/rseiden914@gmail.com “A lot of good old-fashioned politicking,” proved the key for Matt Rodgers, the one candidate in Evanston’s…

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Parielle Davis, joined by her father Alan Johnson on Election, looks like she’s won her bid for a seat on the Evanston City Council.
  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, and five incumbents register strong wins for council seats

Bob11 months ago11 months ago01 mins

They’ll be joined by three newcomers, including Parielle Davis, one of the leaders of  the fight against Northwestern’s bid to…

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  • City News

Is it time to consider staggered elections?

Bob11 months ago11 months ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Could the Civic Center be put back in play as the city’s permanent home as a result…

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  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

Longtime political observer Jeff Smith breaks down election choices

Bob12 months ago12 months ago09 mins

Jeff Smith is a longtime observer of the Evanston political scene and one-time candidate himself. With permission, here’s his blog…

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At 82, longtime Evanston resident Carlis Sutton is the oldest candidate in the field seeking election Tuesday to Evanston’s City Council.
  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

Game On! Evanston’s once-in-four years election is headed to voters Tuesday with plenty of candidates and storylines

Bob12 months ago11 months ago028 mins

Mayor’s race produces contrasts around zoning, Northwestern By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston residents will go to the polls Tuesday to…

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  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

As finish line approaches, candidates in key Evanston ward races play up backing

Bob12 months ago12 months ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Candidates in Evanston’s ward races are sporting endorsements from political leaders, current and former, as well as…

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The Bluestone restaurant at 1932 Central St.
  • Evanston Election 2025

A sign of the times? Restaurant owner says he was confronted at charity event about signs he put out for Suffredin

Bob12 months ago12 months ago73 mins

  By Bob Seidenberg The war of words and accusations between Sixth Ward candidates Council member Thomas Suffredin and challenger…

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(To left) Jack Mortell, president of city’s firefighter’s pension board.
  • City News

Pension board leader accuses city of wrongly claiming pension funds as budget expenses

Bob12 months ago12 months ago08 mins

City says other neighboring communities do so as well and that there’s ‘no phantom’ budget item By Bob Seidenberg City…

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  • City News

Council approves lease to create an event venue at Harley Clarke

Bob12 months ago12 months ago15 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The Evanston City Council officially tied the knot Monday on a 40-year lease with the Celadon Construction…

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  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

Ward change catches one voter by surprise on first day of early voting

Bob12 months ago12 months ago04 mins

First day of early voting converges with change in ward boundaries, causing confusion for some ‘I thought I was going…

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