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Staffing in question as City Manger’s budget moves to council for first look

3 days ago2 days ago

Presbyterian Living to seek community input for renewal plan to its northwest Evanston campus

5 days ago5 days ago

City’s ’Space to Place’ kicks off, giving entrepreneurs a chance to show off their business

1 week ago1 week ago

Packed audience at NU for play on Oct. 7 evacuated after sirens go off

1 week ago1 week ago

Walk, Connect, Make a Difference: Step Up for Recovery Returns October 4

2 weeks ago

Committee backs a half-price deal on the cost of outdoor dining permits

3 weeks ago

Resident leads fight to prevent Chase Bank from demolishing Central Street building

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Library board gets down to business, refills committees, advances 2027 budget

3 weeks ago

Owner of popular dog care business feels spurned by city’s ‘dismissive’ attitude to her funding request

4 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Early retirement, voluntary separation likely off the table, but plenty of taxes and fees are not for city’s 2027 budget

4 weeks ago

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At a 2015 ceremony, then-Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and former Mayor James “Jay” Lytle study a plaque designating the council chambers in Lytle’s name.
  • City News
  • Evanston RoundTable

Council approves honorary street sign for former mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl

Bob1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Eight years out of office, Elizabeth Tisdahl, the only one of the city’s mayors to also have…

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Evanston Budget Manager Clayton Black warned Tuesday that uncertainty around federal funding that the city relies on presents “a grave concern.”
  • City News
  • Evanston RoundTable

City budget manager: Federal funding threats ‘a grave concern’

Bob1 year ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston has not experienced the same shock of an impending loss of federal funds as Northwestern University, but…

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Have Dreams student Caleb Jensen, an intern at the Thermal Laminating Corporation, fits a laminating roller into place.
  • City News
  • Evanston RoundTable
  • Up Close

Evanston nonprofit connects people with autism to jobs

Bob1 year ago1 year ago012 mins

But the program is running short on participating employers and hoping Evanston businesses will step up By Bob Seidenberg Henry…

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A city committee will take more time to decide what to do about a homeowner’s leaning elm.
  • City News
  • Evanston RoundTable

Committee wants guidelines in place before ruling on homeowner’s request to remove leaning elm

Bob2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

‘I feel like I’ve done my part in planting other trees, and this is one I’m not comfortable where it…

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Shawn Iles, newly-elected Third Ward Council member.
  • City News
  • Election notes

A big assist from the ward’s ‘soccer moms’ helped push Shawn Iles over the top in a tight 3d ward race

Bob2 years ago1 year ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Shawn Iles brought experience from a number of past roles to his campaign to succeed Melissa Wynne…

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Mayor Daniel Biss makes the rounds at his victory party at Bluestone on Tuesday following his reelection.
  • City News
  • Election notes
  • Evanston Election 2025

Two ways to view Mayor Daniel Biss’s victory margin

Bob2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Considering the late start mayoral challenger Jeff Boarini got and his lack of name recognition at the…

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Matt Rodgers
  • Election notes
  • Envision Evanston 2045

‘Old-fashioned politicking’ proves formula of success for Matt Rodgers in 8th ward victory over incumbent

Bob2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg/rseiden914@gmail.com “A lot of good old-fashioned politicking,” proved the key for Matt Rodgers, the one candidate in Evanston’s…

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Parielle Davis, joined by her father Alan Johnson on Election, looks like she’s won her bid for a seat on the Evanston City Council.
  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, and five incumbents register strong wins for council seats

Bob2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

They’ll be joined by three newcomers, including Parielle Davis, one of the leaders of  the fight against Northwestern’s bid to…

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  • City News

Is it time to consider staggered elections?

Bob2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Could the Civic Center be put back in play as the city’s permanent home as a result…

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  • City News
  • Evanston Election 2025

Longtime political observer Jeff Smith breaks down election choices

Bob2 years ago2 years ago09 mins

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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The new Ryan Field at Northwestern University will make its collegiate football debut Friday in front of a national TV audience.

More details: https://t.co/CLqQmua5e4 pic.twitter.com/nrl8VCkGwD

— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) September 28, 2026

This free, family-friendly event offers a behind-the-scenes look at fire and emergency services while providing fun, education, and engagement for all ages. pic.twitter.com/OBoXrGy3JJ

— Evanston Fire (@EvanstonFD) September 29, 2026

Here in Evanston: More thoughts on waste transfer station https://t.co/4OlhlIDdKP pic.twitter.com/17pBzP23z5

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 22, 2026

Here in Evanston: Building change https://t.co/7vlyb4hZim

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 1, 2026

Here in Evanston: Storm warning or sunny promise? https://t.co/FDm4IriG4U

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 18, 2026

Evanston official calls for millions in fines over Northwestern’s vacant houses https://t.co/3eP4js7MPc

— Crain's Chicago Business (@CrainsChicago) September 28, 2026

Here in Evanston: As new Foster School gets ready to open, a mosaic, memories and a message https://t.co/KLRjWAvm2m

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 4, 2026

AMC Evanston 12 will temporarily close from Monday until early 2027 for renovations. Plans include downsizing by five screens and installing “spacious reclining seating,” according to a Tuesday news release from the company.
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Reported by @jdowb2005 https://t.co/YGHWpCYgTE

— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) July 15, 2026

Here in Evanston: District 65 needs a good finance and education plan. Here’s one https://t.co/WKxQulcHvO

— Evanston RoundTable (@EvRoundTable) June 8, 2026
New Northwestern president:

Mung Chiang has been named the 18th president of Northwestern University.

Chiang is a renowned researcher, educator, national science advisor and higher education leader. He is currently president of Purdue.

His appointment will begin on July 1. https://t.co/Ec6pBAlNYr pic.twitter.com/oKShYNETCd

— Northwestern (@NorthwesternU) May 18, 2026