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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 ago8 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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Committee rejects Council member’s proposal to end park closing times

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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

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By Bob Seidenberg Snapper Poche took his listeners on a verbal ride through his government career, from his stint as…

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Council member sees social bias in rejection of hookah lounges

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By Bob Seidenberg Alcohol is not prohibited in Evanston and indeed the substance is “flowing through many livers,” in the…

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City kicks around soccer pitches idea for empty lots

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By Bob Seidenberg Two city-owned properties at 1805 Church St. and 1708-10 Darrow Ave. lie within the West Evanston tax-increment…

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Tricky’ intersection, lack of sidewalks prompts closer focus on daycare center’s traffic plan

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By Bob Seidenberg Central Street where it crosses Crawford Avenue and, almost immediately, Gross Point Road at the far northwest…

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Housing subcommittee hits impasse on rental licensing program

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By Bob Seidenberg Members of a City Council subcommittee have hit an impasse on whether to recommend the city adopt…

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Lobbyist position has delivered for Evanston in the past

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By Bob Seidenberg Evanston has employed a lobbyist representing the city’s legislative interests off and on for more than four…

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Northwestern will try to capture ‘whining’ noise near stadium to identify source

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By Bob Seidenberg Northwestern University officials are still early in their Ryan Field stadium project and, understandably, did not have…

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City skate park rolls forward to final design

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By Bob Seidenberg Starting from scratch nearly a year ago, a city team is now moving closer to a final…

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Police launch investigation after recording device found in Whole Foods bathroom

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By Bob Seidenberg Police are investigating whether there are any additional victims after a recording device was discovered last week…

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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