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Staffing in question as City Manger’s budget moves to council for first look

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Presbyterian Living to seek community input for renewal plan to its northwest Evanston campus

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City’s ’Space to Place’ kicks off, giving entrepreneurs a chance to show off their business

1 week ago1 week ago

Packed audience at NU for play on Oct. 7 evacuated after sirens go off

1 week ago1 week ago

Walk, Connect, Make a Difference: Step Up for Recovery Returns October 4

2 weeks ago

Committee backs a half-price deal on the cost of outdoor dining permits

3 weeks ago

Resident leads fight to prevent Chase Bank from demolishing Central Street building

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Library board gets down to business, refills committees, advances 2027 budget

3 weeks ago

Owner of popular dog care business feels spurned by city’s ‘dismissive’ attitude to her funding request

4 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Early retirement, voluntary separation likely off the table, but plenty of taxes and fees are not for city’s 2027 budget

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Members of EPL outreach group resign over Library response to their compensation request

Bob5 years ago5 years ago010 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com In July of 2020, a new group was established at the Evanston Public Library to aid…

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Message from Mayor Daniel Biss: Evanston to lift its vaccines and indoor masking mandates Feb. 28

Bob5 years ago5 years ago09 mins

Following the surge in cases caused by the Omicron variant, it’s become increasingly clear that COVID-19 won’t be going away…

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Nalls plans to run in special election for 9th Ward Council seat in 2023

Bob5 years ago5 years ago02 mins

A statement from Sebastian Nalls concerning the 9th Ward Council seat appointment and the 2023 Special Election that will be…

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Mayor announces appointment of Juan Geracaris to fill 9th Ward Council seat

Bob5 years ago5 years ago02 mins

City of Evanston release: After a public search process for the next 9th Ward city council member, including an open…

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Candidates informed Geracaris is mayor’s choice to fill 9th Ward Council seat

Bob5 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Juan Geracaris, Vice President of Evanston Latinos, is Mayor Daniel Biss’s pick to fill the vacated…

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Fire at multi-residential building on Monroe displaces 12 residents

Bob5 years ago5 years ago02 mins

Firefighters quickly brought under control Monday, Feb. 21 a fast-moving fire at a multi-residential structure on the 1600 block of…

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AMC confirms lease agreement signed to bring back movies to Evanston later this year

Bob5 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com AMC Theatres, the largest movie theater chain in the United States, has confirmed it has reached…

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AMC to return moviegoing to Evanston: Developer

Bob5 years ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com AMC Theatres, the country’s largest movie theater chain, has signed a long-term lease to return moviegoing…

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Evanston City Council approves jobs program designed to create a pipeline for residents seeking careers in healthcare field

Bob5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members agreed Feb. 14 to allocate $200,000 from the City’s federal American Recovery Plan…

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City withdraws from homeowner enforcement case that brought criticism from Evanston activists

Bob5 years ago5 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The City of Evanston on Jan. 28 officially withdrew as plaintiff in a longstanding property enforcement complaint…

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The new Ryan Field at Northwestern University will make its collegiate football debut Friday in front of a national TV audience.

More details: https://t.co/CLqQmua5e4 pic.twitter.com/nrl8VCkGwD

— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) September 28, 2026

This free, family-friendly event offers a behind-the-scenes look at fire and emergency services while providing fun, education, and engagement for all ages. pic.twitter.com/OBoXrGy3JJ

— Evanston Fire (@EvanstonFD) September 29, 2026

Here in Evanston: More thoughts on waste transfer station https://t.co/4OlhlIDdKP pic.twitter.com/17pBzP23z5

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 22, 2026

Here in Evanston: Building change https://t.co/7vlyb4hZim

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 1, 2026

Here in Evanston: Storm warning or sunny promise? https://t.co/FDm4IriG4U

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 18, 2026

Evanston official calls for millions in fines over Northwestern’s vacant houses https://t.co/3eP4js7MPc

— Crain's Chicago Business (@CrainsChicago) September 28, 2026

Here in Evanston: As new Foster School gets ready to open, a mosaic, memories and a message https://t.co/KLRjWAvm2m

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 4, 2026

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
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