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…
Read More
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…
Council approves resolution designating street in honor of William “Bill” Logan Jr., for his many contributions to the city
By Bob Seidenberg Family and friends broke into applause after Evanston City Council members officially approved a resolution March 28…
Staffing proposal would cut the service time officers from other departments need to join the Evanston force
By Bob Seidenberg With the department at its lowest headcount in recent history, city officials are consider lowering the service…
Police use foot patrols, promote ‘positive visibility,’ dealing with aggressive panhandling concerns
By Bob Seidenberg As the city comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Evanston Police Department says it expects to…