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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 ago13 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 TIFs will likely see increased activity in 2023

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By Bob Seidenberg How are Evanston’s Tax Increment  Financing Districts faring? There was no definitive answer yet as Evanston officials said…

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A lot of pieces in play in 5th Ward school plan

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By Bob Seidenberg Add Evanston Public Library to the list of groups with an interest in the plans for a…

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Proposal to add to group that forwards public discussion items is defeated

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By Bob Seidenberg A City Council member’s proposal to expand the size of the city’s Referrals Committee, giving the group…

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EDC supports funding for two businesses with big plans

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By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com One is a popular ice cream store and small grocery on the corner across from Evanston…

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Residents play an important role in Evanston’s new direction on rat control

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By Bob Seidenberg Many may associate rats with mid-summer or even deep winter, spotting one hot-trotting across an alley after…

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Candidates for Evanston’s 2nd and 9th Ward City Council seats will face off in an April election

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By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s special election to fill City Council seats in the city’s 2nd and 9th Wards will take…

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Council weighs which way to go on pension funding issue

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Fire Pension Board member Jack Mortell’s research shines light on tax supposed to go for pensions By Bob Seidenberg Evanston…

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Creating a new ward map for the city a real balancing act

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By Bob Seidenberg Wards 8 and 9 sit next to each other on the southern edge of the city. Ward…

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First candidates file petitions for special 2nd and 9th Ward election in 2023

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By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Four candidates filed petition signatures today, declaring their interest to run in a rare special election…

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Evanston Public Library statement acknowledges land’s indigenous history

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Evanston Public Library statement acknowledges land’s indigenous history Statements should be a start for further work with the Indigenous community:…

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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