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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 ago14 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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Kristian “ Krissie” Harris
Krissie Harris City of Evanston
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‘Neither solicited, nor requested,’ candidate says, turning back two large donations

Bob3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

  By Bob Seidenberg Second Ward City Council member Krissie Harris said earlier today she has already taken steps to…

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‘We need a groundbreaking!’ Council approves construction contract for a new Evanston animal shelter

Bob3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston animal shelter advocates, after more than three-years’ of efforts to replace the city’s cramped animal shelter…

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Committee moves forward seeking proposals analyzing NU stadium project

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Economic Development Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 22 directed staff to issue requests for…

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Parks & Recreation language change would drop reference to beach tokens

Bob3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Beach tokens will be referred to as beach ‘passes’ under a change to the city’s “Beaches…

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Residents’ criticism helps sink staff’s pick of firm to conduct Ryan Field impact study

Bob3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A City Council committee pulled back Feb. 13 from approving staff’s choice of a firm to conduct…

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EPL survey identifies attributes the public is looking for in the city’s next library executive director

Bob3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Residents, library staff and library volunteers, ranked relationship-building, an experienced public librarian, and transparent communicator as the…

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Local business owners seek greater proof that workweek changes are needed

Bob3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of a City Council committee held off Feb. 6 moving forward on an ordinance requiring employers…

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Different reasons figure in businesses going cashless

Bob3 years ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Crime, economics, peace of mind — small business members offered different reasons Feb. 9 at a meeting…

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Nathan M. Norman, the city’s Workforce Development Coordinator.
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Evanston would team up with Mather to create a workforce pipeline for city youth

Bob3 years ago3 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg As one of the city’s oldest and largest employers, Mather has as its mission, helping people age…

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Low vacancy rate doesn’t pass eye test with one EDC member

Bob3 years ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The economic development climate in Evanston is expected to start warming up next month, when a report on…

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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