Local landscape companies may receive financial help in move to electric-powered blowers
By Bob Seidenberg With gas-powered leaf blowers on their way out, Evanston officials are moving forward on a financial assistance…
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Search for a ‘Peacemaker’ in next police chief: Listening session
By Bob Seidenberg The Rev. Monté L. G. Dillard, pastor at the First Church of God Christian Life Center Evanston,…
Officials consider legacy program to help retain longstanding businesses
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials moved forward this week on a proposal that would recognize the special character of…
John Fournier, City Manager choice, declines job offer
By Bob Seidenberg Ann Arbor Assistant City Administrator John Fournier told the city he won’t be taking Evanston’s City Manager…
Branch library would be an ‘ideal’ fit in renovated Family Focus building: agency’s executive director
By Bob Seidenberg An Evanston Public Library branch at the Family Focus building would be an “ideal” fit, complimenting the…
Council votes 9-1 to name John Fournier as the city’s next City Manager
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members approved the appointment of Ann Arbor assistant city administrator John Fournier as the…
Activist groups present their own state of the City view in protest before the mayor’s speech
By Bob Seidenberg Dissatisfied with the city’s City Manager choice, members of some local activist groups lined up outside 619…
Evanston City Council Announces Intent to Appoint John Fournier as City Manager
The Evanston City Council intends to appoint John Fournier as the next Evanston city manager. Contract negotiations are currently underway…
After census shows imbalances, city may see new ward boundaries
By Bob Seidenberg With a population deviation of more than 20% between some wards, members of a city Redistricting Committee recommended May…
Lead service line work could open up job opportunities for some Evanston residents
By Bob Seidenberg Six Evanston residents will be hired as part of the City’s effort to replace leaking or broken…