Longtime political observer Jeff Smith breaks down election choices
Jeff Smith is a longtime observer of the Evanston political scene and one-time candidate himself. With permission, here’s his blog…
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At 82, longtime Evanston resident Carlis Sutton is the oldest candidate in the field seeking election Tuesday to Evanston’s City Council.
Game On! Evanston’s once-in-four years election is headed to voters Tuesday with plenty of candidates and storylines
Mayor’s race produces contrasts around zoning, Northwestern By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston residents will go to the polls Tuesday to…
As finish line approaches, candidates in key Evanston ward races play up backing
By Bob Seidenberg Candidates in Evanston’s ward races are sporting endorsements from political leaders, current and former, as well as…
The Bluestone restaurant at 1932 Central St.
A sign of the times? Restaurant owner says he was confronted at charity event about signs he put out for Suffredin
By Bob Seidenberg The war of words and accusations between Sixth Ward candidates Council member Thomas Suffredin and challenger…
(To left) Jack Mortell, president of city’s firefighter’s pension board.
Pension board leader accuses city of wrongly claiming pension funds as budget expenses
City says other neighboring communities do so as well and that there’s ‘no phantom’ budget item By Bob Seidenberg City…
Council approves lease to create an event venue at Harley Clarke
By Bob Seidenberg The Evanston City Council officially tied the knot Monday on a 40-year lease with the Celadon Construction…
Ward change catches one voter by surprise on first day of early voting
First day of early voting converges with change in ward boundaries, causing confusion for some ‘I thought I was going…
City may start recruiting businesses to fill vacant storefronts
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston Economic Development Committee members showed interest last week in a plan to recruit businesses to…
Library officials explore potential cost of separating from the city
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials are continuing to explore different options for managing mounting maintenance costs at the…