Covid cases back on the rise
Over the past week, Evanston has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of daily confirmed COVID-19 cases, prompting new…
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Upcoming opportunities for residents to question city manager candidates
Evanston community members are invited to participate in two upcoming opportunities to provide feedback on the search for Evanston’s next…
Staff’s expanded $867k plan targets underlying factors fueling youth violence
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston city staff has proposed a $867,000 expansion in initiatives to address the youth violence which has…
Proposal would slap an access tax on 42 lakefront properties
By Bob Seidenberg A fee on wealthy lakefront homeowners or a stealth tax? Members of a City Committee heard both…
City Manager search down to 2: Council member reports
By Bob Seidenberg In a process with little public involvement thus far, Evanston City Council members are down to their…
Firm charts course to greater access at city facilities
By Bob Seidenberg (rseiden914@gmail.com) Parks versus operations buildings (like the water plant)? Community centers versus municipal buildings? Police and Fire…
Free first hour at city garages set to expire
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members moved November 8 to end the longstanding practice of offering the first hour…
Council approves plan for phase out of gas-powered leaf blowers
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members’ approval of a new leaf-blower ordinance has started the clock running for the…
Marked for elimination: Council to consider phase out plan for gas-powered leaf blowers
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston City Council members are expected to debate and possibly approve a new leaf blower policy…
Council holds off on Aux proposal, seeking fuller funding picture
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston City Council members at their November 1 meeting deferred acting on a request for $1 million…