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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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Council approves resolution designating street in honor of William “Bill” Logan Jr., for his many contributions to the city

Bob4 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Family and friends broke into applause after Evanston City Council members officially approved a resolution March 28…

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Staffing proposal would cut the service time officers from other departments need to join the Evanston force

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By Bob Seidenberg With the department at its lowest headcount in recent history, city officials are consider lowering the service…

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Police use foot patrols, promote ‘positive visibility,’ dealing with aggressive panhandling concerns

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By Bob Seidenberg As the city comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Evanston Police Department says it expects to…

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Neighborhood team ready to go on Northwestern’s Ryan Field stadium project

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Residents living around Northwestern University’s Ryan Field now have a team in place to share their questions and concerns with…

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Projects move forward on sites that once housed Varsity Theater, Burger King

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Evanston City Council members took steps at a recent meeting to approve developers’ requests for properties that once housed businesses…

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City’s updated ARPA plan outlines the road to recovery

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By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston City Council members now have a comprehensive plan to guide their decision-making on requests for…

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With water shut-offs scheduled to resume, officials are looking at alternatives to cutting off service

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By Bob Seidenberg With the city preparing to resume water shut-offs after a nearly two-and-a-half year break, members of a…

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Brummel fire victim’s wife tried to get him to exit the building: Updated report

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By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com The wife of the victim in a fatal fire at 1516 Brummel St., March 10, attempted…

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Braithwaite second Evanston City Council member with Northwestern as employer

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By Bob Seidenberg Longtime Second Ward City Council member Peter Braithwaite has taken a job as Director of Procurement, Diversity…

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Like mask, vaccine-proof mandates, cap on restaurant delivery fees also goes away; Never meant to be ‘permanent’: Staff

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By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members have removed limits on service fees that third-party delivery systems were charging on…

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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