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  • City’s budget director: Evanston’s deficit looms as reserves dwindle

    6 days ago
  • How the late detective Carlos Mitchem helped EPD combat street gangs

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • And then there were three — Evanston Public Library trustees make mass exit from the board

    4 weeks ago15 hours ago
  • District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline

    1 month ago
  • Parking consultant: Evanston competing on place, not with Wilmette or Old Orchard when it comes to parking

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • William “Bill” C. McHugh: Evanston police chief in the 1980 FALN arrest

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • How Evanston author’s new book explores the risky nature of free expression

    2 months ago
  • Distracted driving remains ‘a serious problem’ as Evanston police hand out 177 citations in April

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Two-hour free parking proposal would severely impact city revenues: Staff memo

    3 months ago3 months ago

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Evanston’s first ordinance protecting trees on private property moves to a vote

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Residents would be required to obtain special permits before removing designated trees from their property under an…

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City is truly electrifying, recently adding 12 electric vehicles to its fleet

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

The City of Evanston is proud to announce a significant step towards achieving its Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP)…

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Officials stress affordability of 60-unit building planned for South Boulevard; Residents ask about traffic, parking and crime

Bob3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg City and development officials highlighted the affordable housing features of a five-story, 60-unit, mixed-income apartment building planned…

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‘It’s hard to replace 100-year-old trees’: Golf Course neighbors upset at chopping down of trees

Bob3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Some neighbors of Canal Shores Golf Course, upset to see three old trees on the course get…

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Two council members vote no to visitors bureau funding

Bob3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Two senior City Council members took strong issue with the head of a group that markets the…

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A neighbor’s bees are bugging an Evanston resident, so city seeks insect expert opinion

Bob3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Northwest Evanston resident Nina Paleologos said she has barely used her yard or pool – which sit…

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Judge grants city’s motion to drop lawsuit against contractor for faulty Fountain Square work

Bob3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

Close to $240,000 in attorney’s fees spent on the case By Bob SeidenbergA Cook County Circuit Court judge granted the…

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Reid’s $1.75 million plan to aid homeless goes to the Council

Bob3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The city’s Human Services Committee backed a City Council member’s request of $1.75 million from the General Fund to bring…

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Council member’s leftover campaign funds will beautify Levy Center grounds

Bob3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Former Eighth Ward Council Member Ann Rainey and her campaign team found a novel – and very…

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Evanston police investigate fatal Central Street accident

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Evanston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident Aug. 15 in which a pedestrian was struck by a car Aug….

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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

Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is calling on Endeavor Health to reinstate two Evanston Hospital nurses who were allegedly fired for trying to unionize. https://t.co/I3Futkh7GH

— WBEZ (@WBEZ) June 3, 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

Here in Evanston: 'All things traffic' https://t.co/3ZNxzFO6Q5

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) July 15, 2026

Evanston has conducted more than 100 bike tallies at 33 locations and gathered community input to revise the city’s 2014 Bike Plan.
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Reported by @BethkeTia https://t.co/sEpQSMKIe2

— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) April 10, 2026

Park lighting is getting an upgrade! Over the next few months, LED fixtures will replace older lights at lakefront parks (Lee-Greenwood) plus Lovelace, Eggleston, Perry, Mason & Smith Parks. Parks & paths remain open. Learn more: https://t.co/TCwWPw3UtV. pic.twitter.com/4ILYyLQkqk

— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) March 23, 2026

Over the next six to eight weeks, sidewalk improvements will take place on Howard Street between Callan and Chicago Avenues. This work will include the removal and replacement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, and driveways.https://t.co/8ZYZWw4tOA pic.twitter.com/4EM0fSozTw

— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) April 16, 2026