Committee rejects Council member’s proposal to end park closing times
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Parks and Recreation Board members offered eight reasons at their Feb. 17 meeting for the city…
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City manager finalists field questions at virtual town meeting
By Bob Seidenberg Snapper Poche took his listeners on a verbal ride through his government career, from his stint as…
Council member sees social bias in rejection of hookah lounges
By Bob Seidenberg Alcohol is not prohibited in Evanston and indeed the substance is “flowing through many livers,” in the…
City kicks around soccer pitches idea for empty lots
By Bob Seidenberg Two city-owned properties at 1805 Church St. and 1708-10 Darrow Ave. lie within the West Evanston tax-increment…
Tricky’ intersection, lack of sidewalks prompts closer focus on daycare center’s traffic plan
By Bob Seidenberg Central Street where it crosses Crawford Avenue and, almost immediately, Gross Point Road at the far northwest…
Housing subcommittee hits impasse on rental licensing program
By Bob Seidenberg Members of a City Council subcommittee have hit an impasse on whether to recommend the city adopt…
Lobbyist position has delivered for Evanston in the past
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston has employed a lobbyist representing the city’s legislative interests off and on for more than four…
Northwestern will try to capture ‘whining’ noise near stadium to identify source
By Bob Seidenberg Northwestern University officials are still early in their Ryan Field stadium project and, understandably, did not have…
City skate park rolls forward to final design
By Bob Seidenberg Starting from scratch nearly a year ago, a city team is now moving closer to a final…
Police launch investigation after recording device found in Whole Foods bathroom
By Bob Seidenberg Police are investigating whether there are any additional victims after a recording device was discovered last week…