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  • Library Board President Fulce proposes trustees skip a search for an interim director, preserving resources for the permanent post

    13 hours ago13 hours ago
  • City Council sets 90-day window for an agreement with the Library to resolve differences

    3 weeks ago
  • Library officials have a firm in mind  to conduct a search for an interim Executive Director

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • With Kat making a strong run, Biss appears to be the unofficial winner of the 9th District Congressional District Democratic primary

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Applications now open for Sustain Evanston program

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Hotly-contested 9th Congressional District Democratic primary heads to voters

    4 weeks ago
  • Community members invited to vote on new dog park

    1 month ago
  • The man who would be mayor: Longtime leader Donald Borah dies at 85

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • ‘Reconciliation’ needed after Executive Library Director’s early departure from the position, suggests one member

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Short-term rental overhaul passes on third try at City Council

    1 month ago

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Council approval of $5.8 million for new body cameras, Tasers and surveillance drones raises privacy concerns

Bob4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg  Evanston’s Police Department’s arsenal of body-worn cameras, Tasers and drones will expand under a $5.8 million seven-year…

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Evanston is expected to share in state’s $120 million settlement with Monsanto over PCBs

Bob4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Along with Chicago, Evanston is one of nine Lake Michigan communities expected to share in the state’s $120 million settlement…

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The main Evanston Public Library branch at 1703 Orrington Ave.
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Library HR hire may have to wait for agreements on lease and intergovermental issues first

Bob5 months ago4 months ago25 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Manager Luke Stowe addressed the possibility of the Evanston Public Library hiring a human resources…

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Deputy Chief Bill Muno (second from right) was honored in a Walk-Out ceremony Nov. 21 for nearly four decades of service. Fire Chief Paul Polep is to the right.
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Walk-Out honors retiring Deputy Fire Chief Bill Muno

Bob5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Deputy Fire Chief William “Bill” Muno’s nearly four decades of service came full circle on Friday, Nov….

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Eileen O’Neil, president of AFSCME Local 1891, reads from a statement calling on city officials Wednesday to intervene in library employees concerns about their work environment.
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Union, EPL clash over working conditions, possible library-city separation at heated meeting

Bob5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

  By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees plan to take their concerns about working conditions and a potential split…

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Evanston Public Library’s main branch at. 1703 Orrington Ave.
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Proposed joint meeting between City and Library off for now

Bob5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A previously announced joint meeting between City Council members and Library trustees for Nov. 19 is off for…

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Dempster-Dodge Starbucks shut down ‘indefinitely’ as workers seek fair work contract

Bob5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Company expects any disruption to be brief and says when union is ready, ‘we’re ready to talk’ By Bob Seidenberg…

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Deputy Chief of Police Jody Wright addresses members of the city’s Finance & Budget Committee about a new body cameras package the department is negotiating to buy.
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New $6 million police contract for body cameras and Tasers moves to council without committee recommendation

Bob5 months ago5 months ago011 mins

‘Slow down,’ urges citizen, recalling Flock controversy By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Finance & Budget Committee generally agreed…

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Eileen O’Neil, president of AFSCME Local 1891, addresses city council members at their Oct. 27 meeting about library employees concerns regarding the work environment.
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Library employees take grievances over potential changes to council

Bob6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A group of Evanston Public Library employees spoke out at Monday’s City Council meeting about what they…

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City committee explores ways to activate downtown Evanston

Bob6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Economic Development Committee are drawing up both longterm and some “quick wins” suggestions…

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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