Leaning elm to remain standing in first test of city’s private tree ordinance
By Bob Seidenberg An Evanston homeowner’s young elm tree — currently leaning over a neighbor’s garage, and projected to grow…
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Evanston resident on mission to end ‘Wild West’ bikes on sidewalks
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Drastic’ zoning changes concern some residents
By Bob Seidenberg City officials have introduced the possibility of allowing the development of different housing options, such as duplexes…
Council OKs $400K in ARPA funds for program to improve health outcomes
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com The Evanston City Council cleared the way Monday for a one-year pilot Pathway to Wellness program…
Fountains to remain off in Evanston’s Fountain Square probably until summer 2026: City Engineer
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s downtown fountain probably won’t start flowing again until summer of 2026, City Engineer, Lara Biggs told…
Library faces nearly $20 million renovation
All options are on the table – including moving out – with library’s nearly 30-year old main branch needing an…
Police beef up patrols after three shooting events in the Dempster Street area
Shootings may have stemmed from ‘several ongoing disputes’, police say By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston Police are beefing up patrols,…
‘We’ve got a lot of things we can build on’
Veteran developer Kent Swanson advises committee on strategies used elsewhere to revitalize business districts By Bob Seidenberg Evanston has more…
City economic panel offers ideas for new downtown plaza
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com A plaza at the intersection of Church Street and Maple Avenue the city is seeking to…
Candidates can begin circulating petitions today to run in next year’s city election
Are you ready to take the plunge? By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Candidates interested in running in Evanston’s once-every-four-years municipal election…