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…
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John Fournier, City Manager choice, declines job offer
By Bob Seidenberg Ann Arbor Assistant City Administrator John Fournier told the city he won’t be taking Evanston’s City Manager…
Branch library would be an ‘ideal’ fit in renovated Family Focus building: agency’s executive director
By Bob Seidenberg An Evanston Public Library branch at the Family Focus building would be an “ideal” fit, complimenting the…
Council votes 9-1 to name John Fournier as the city’s next City Manager
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members approved the appointment of Ann Arbor assistant city administrator John Fournier as the…
Activist groups present their own state of the City view in protest before the mayor’s speech
By Bob Seidenberg Dissatisfied with the city’s City Manager choice, members of some local activist groups lined up outside 619…
Evanston City Council Announces Intent to Appoint John Fournier as City Manager
The Evanston City Council intends to appoint John Fournier as the next Evanston city manager. Contract negotiations are currently underway…
After census shows imbalances, city may see new ward boundaries
By Bob Seidenberg With a population deviation of more than 20% between some wards, members of a city Redistricting Committee recommended May…
Lead service line work could open up job opportunities for some Evanston residents
By Bob Seidenberg Six Evanston residents will be hired as part of the City’s effort to replace leaking or broken…
City may turn to outside firm for business districts study
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston officials have turned to a Philadelphia, Pa., firm to conduct a comprehensive study of the…
Vinic Wine Company owner hopes to bring a ‘little bit of magic’ to Lagoon spot
Mediterranean/European-style café with festoon of lights and umbrella-shaded tables. Open for coffee in the morning, moving to a wine café…