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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  • Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed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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City to remove ash saplings at Clark Street Beach Bird Habitat

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Teaming with landscape design experts, city officials successfully rebuilt a bird sanctuary habitat off of Clark Beach…

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Evanston’s lakefront to see big costs from winter storms

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

City exploring federal funds to repair lakefront damage By Bob Seidenberg City officials are considering contracting with a firm to…

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Evanston officials eye County grant for construction of new animal shelter

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A dedicated group of volunteers has worked for years under cramped conditions at the City’s Animal Shelter,…

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Liquor on tap for Welsh-Ryan

Bob6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

Northwestern is seeking permission to sell liquor at Welsh-Ryan Arena events.

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Citizen groups exchange blame after Beacon pullout

Bob7 years ago6 years ago011 mins

    By Bob Seidenberg Citizen groups are trading blame on who is responsible in the wake of Beacon Academy’s…

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Other cities have revived historic buildings

Bob7 years ago7 years ago07 mins

By  Bob Seidenberg In Crystal Lake, the Dole Mansion, described as a “Civil War era architectural masterpiece”, appeared to be…

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Citizens charge Evanston clerk’s powers weakened in Council’s approval of additional FOIA officers

Bob7 years ago7 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg/ Evanston City Council members backed Mayor Stephen Hagerty’s resolution on Tuesday to bring in more Freedom of…

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‘A Seat at the Council’ Former Gov. Quinn gives tips on how citizens can create their own ordinances

Bob7 years ago7 years ago07 mins

Former Gov. Pat Quinn recently visited Evanston.

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