Shooting brings abrupt close to city’s July 4th festivities
By Bob Seidenberg Three hours before the city’s first parade in three years, some volunteers for the event had already…
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Street sign ceremony celebrates Jean-Baptiste’s long-time advocacy
By Bob Seidenberg An honorary street sign ceremony turned into an all-out pre-July 4th celebration for a prominent member of…
Town halls planned as officials approach the delicate job of ward remapping
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials have seen smaller-than-expected turnouts at some recent events billed as town hall meetings over…
City may pay $55K to renew membership in tourism group
By Bob Seidenberg Waiving discussion, members of the city’s Evanston Development Committee (EDC) recommended in favor of a $55,739 membership…
No longer a “passive library,” waiting for patrons to walk through the door’
Karen Danczak Lyons reflects on ten years at the helm of the Evanston Public Library By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public…
Evanston Public Library officials praise contributions of retiring library chief, plan to move deliberately on search for successor
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library trustees have put in a process to select the library’s next executive director, Board…
Fair Work Week ordinance receives solid backing from committee
By Bob Seidenberg A Fair Work Week ordinance that assures certain workers’ rights recently received support in a city committee…
Local landscape companies may receive financial help in move to electric-powered blowers
By Bob Seidenberg With gas-powered leaf blowers on their way out, Evanston officials are moving forward on a financial assistance…
Search for a ‘Peacemaker’ in next police chief: Listening session
By Bob Seidenberg The Rev. Monté L. G. Dillard, pastor at the First Church of God Christian Life Center Evanston,…
Officials consider legacy program to help retain longstanding businesses
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials moved forward this week on a proposal that would recognize the special character of…