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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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District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton named to lead Georgia school district

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Dr. Devon Horton, District 65’s superintendent and a key figure in the district’s historic push to…

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Gift from first responders group could truly be life saving

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Evanston Fire Department release: The Evanston Fire Department has received a generous donation from the Evanston First Responders Foundation (EFRF),…

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Proposed new map
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Committee’s draft redistricting map shrinks population differences between wards

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Redistricting Committee have released a map proposing the first new political boundaries for…

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Farmers Market move to Fountain Square not feasible and could end up ‘killing the market’: Friends of Farmers Market president 

Bob3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Group to meet with the mayor, city officials next week over their concerns By Bob Seidenberg Members of the Friends…

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Unofficial results show Harris and Geracaris solid winners to retain their Council seats in the city’s 2nd and 9th wards

Bob3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

By Bob Seidenberg With all precincts now reporting, unofficial results from the Cook County Clerk’s office, show Kristian “Krissie” Harris…

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Northwestern stadium project crosses ward lines to become an election issue

Bob3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston voters will go to the polls Tuesday to fill two City Council seats, in a rare…

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Sarah Flax
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Flax named City of Evanston’s community development director

Bob3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

City of Evanston press release: After an external application process and several rounds of interviews, City Manager Luke Stowe announced…

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Evanston mayor is just one of many making endorsements heading into next Tuesday’s election

Bob3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Mayor Daniel Biss made known early his endorsements off candidates running in a special election April 4…

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More than attracting businesses is needed to invigorate city’s business districts

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials have released a draft of consultants’ findings in a much-anticipated report, Evanston Thrives, that lays…

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Finance committee members split over how to pay for city’s capital projects

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The city’s Finance and Budget Committee wants to pay for $17.7 million in capital improvement projects by…

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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