WGN calls off major block party planned for Evanston’s downtown next month
A WGN sponsored mega block party for Evanston’s downtown has been canceled in light of the recent events in Highland Park.
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Cannon asks to be considered to fill 2nd Ward Council seat
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Activist Darlene Cannon ran a strong race in the 2021 municipal election, losing by 71 votes…
Mayor reflects on tragedy in Highland Park
A message from Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss: Yesterday, a tragedy occurred in Highland Park. A gunman fired repeatedly into the…
Shooting brings abrupt close to city’s July 4th festivities
By Bob Seidenberg Three hours before the city’s first parade in three years, some volunteers for the event had already…
Street sign ceremony celebrates Jean-Baptiste’s long-time advocacy
By Bob Seidenberg An honorary street sign ceremony turned into an all-out pre-July 4th celebration for a prominent member of…
Town halls planned as officials approach the delicate job of ward remapping
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials have seen smaller-than-expected turnouts at some recent events billed as town hall meetings over…
City may pay $55K to renew membership in tourism group
By Bob Seidenberg Waiving discussion, members of the city’s Evanston Development Committee (EDC) recommended in favor of a $55,739 membership…
No longer a “passive library,” waiting for patrons to walk through the door’
Karen Danczak Lyons reflects on ten years at the helm of the Evanston Public Library By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public…
Evanston Public Library officials praise contributions of retiring library chief, plan to move deliberately on search for successor
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library trustees have put in a process to select the library’s next executive director, Board…
Fair Work Week ordinance receives solid backing from committee
By Bob Seidenberg A Fair Work Week ordinance that assures certain workers’ rights recently received support in a city committee…