New Council members split over City Manager firing rule

Architect Dan Wheeler points out a feature on homeowners plan for a new home on property that once belonged to famed architect Daniel Burnham.

In 6-2 vote,  Preservation Commission agrees to demolition of structure linked back to famed architect Daniel Burnham

Bob23 hours ago22 hours ago0

Peet’s staff recently received word via the shop’s corporate office that the coffee shop, in Evanston nearly 26 years, is to close by the end of the month.

Peet’s Coffee, an important ‘third place’ downtown, gets word that it’s closing

Bob3 days ago3 days ago0

Heartwood founder Nancy Floy’s dream of bringing a healthy foods alternative and community space to Dempster-Dodge is still alive despite the council’s funding rejection on Monday, she told supporters on Tuesday.

An ‘amazing’ response will allow Heartwood to pursue restaurant-community space for Dempster-Dodge despite council rejection

Bob1 week ago1 week ago0

(Left) Andrew San Roman, the city’s Building & Development Services Manager, and Sarah Flax, Evanston’s Community Development Director, answer questions about the city’s proposed short-term rentals ordinance at Monday night’s meeting.

Screenshot

‘Vacation rental’ ordinance moves forward but with council members pressing for changes

Bob1 week ago0