Evanston Dempster-Main owners voice property tax concerns in meeting with Assessor
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston property and business owners in the Main-Dempster Street business area, some facing blistering property tax increases…
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Northwestern to stick with remote instruction through rest of Spring Quarter
By Bob Seidenberg Northwestern University will not be resuming classes on campus this spring, but will rather continue remote instruction,…
Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Donna More brings strong local ties to Evanston
By Bob Seidenberg Three candidates are challenging incumbent Kim Foxx in the Democratic primary for the Cook County State’s…
Evanston snow shovel rules grounded for more changes
By Bob Seidenberg A new City snow shoveling ordinance has been placed on hold, with some aldermen raising concerns about…
Sprinkler heads hold Evanston high rise fire at bay
By Bob Seidenberg Three sprinkler heads kept a fire in check March 7 until crews arrived at the Park Evanston…
Harley Clarke group calls on Council to retain outside review of proposals for building’s re-use
By Bob Seidenberg A citizens group has raised criticism of an aldermanic committee’s recommendation not to include an outside group…
Evanston taking steps to stop virus from overwhelming system: City Health Director
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials have rated the risk of the coronavirus to residents as low at this juncture, with…
City to remove ash saplings at Clark Street Beach Bird Habitat
By Bob Seidenberg Teaming with landscape design experts, city officials successfully rebuilt a bird sanctuary habitat off of Clark Beach…
Evanston’s lakefront to see big costs from winter storms
City exploring federal funds to repair lakefront damage By Bob Seidenberg City officials are considering contracting with a firm to…
Evanston officials eye County grant for construction of new animal shelter
By Bob Seidenberg A dedicated group of volunteers has worked for years under cramped conditions at the City’s Animal Shelter,…