Local grocery tax moves to city’s checkout counter
Council sets final vote for Sept. 15, preparing to override presumed mayoral veto By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members…
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Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Ave.
City staff team joins Library officials in a walk-through of main library building to view concerns
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials are in talks with the city about an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) agreement, outlining…
A northwest Evanston homeowner has won her case to remove a leaning elm from her property.
Homeowner gets OK to remove leaning elm
By Bob Seidenberg A northwest Evanston homeowner will be allowed to remove an elm tree on her property that was…
Northwestern’s 1801 Maple Ave. building that the city has been eyeing for a police and fire headquarters.
Capital improvement challenges pile up for 2026
By Bob Seidenberg From sidewalks to a new or renovated police and fire headquarters, the city has a daunting list…
Evanston wins $10 million grant for Chicago Avenue bike lane project
City of Evanston release: The City of Evanston has been awarded a $10.06 million grant from the U.S. Department of…
Northwestern University’s building projects are once again generating permit fee revenue expected to be key components of the city’s upcoming budget.
One-time NU building permit fees will again help trim city budget deficit: Mid-year report
By Bob Seidenberg The city’s budget will be bolstered for at least another year by one-time building permit fees from…
Neighbors expressed their opposition to the project in a mural on Heartwood’s west wall which looks out at the busy intersection.
Popeyes heads to Land Use Commission for a public hearing
By Bob Seidenberg The Glenview franchisee bidding to bring Popeyes to the corner of Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue submitted…
AFSCME Local 1891 workers marched Wednesday in a protest against a plan the Library has been exploring, to separate from the city and become an independent District.
‘One City, One Union’: AFSCME members rally against separating library from city
Mayor opposes split; Library Board president says going independent ‘not a foregone conclusion’ By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees,…
Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Av.
Evanston library employees to rally against plan to split from city
Union argues ‘against any proposal that could result in cuts By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees plan to rally…
”We want healthy food and we also want small and local businesses”: Heartwood director Nancy Floy
‘We want healthy food’: Rally against Popeyes at Dempster-Dodge
By Bob Seidenberg Gabi Walker-Aguilar, owner of 4Suns Juice Bar, said at a protest rally Thursday that she and her…