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  • City Council sets 90-day window for an agreement with the Library to resolve differences

    3 weeks ago
  • Library officials have a firm in mind  to conduct a search for an interim Executive Director

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • With Kat making a strong run, Biss appears to be the unofficial winner of the 9th District Congressional District Democratic primary

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Applications now open for Sustain Evanston program

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Hotly-contested 9th Congressional District Democratic primary heads to voters

    4 weeks ago
  • Community members invited to vote on new dog park

    1 month ago
  • The man who would be mayor: Longtime leader Donald Borah dies at 85

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • ‘Reconciliation’ needed after Executive Library Director’s early departure from the position, suggests one member

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Short-term rental overhaul passes on third try at City Council

    1 month ago
  • A strong advocate of shared costs with the city, Executive Library Director Yolande Wilburn to step down

    2 months ago2 months ago

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Northwestern to stick with remote instruction through rest of Spring Quarter

Bob6 years ago6 years ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Northwestern University will not be resuming classes on campus this spring, but will rather continue remote instruction,…

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  • Politics

Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Donna More brings strong local ties to Evanston

Bob6 years ago6 years ago09 mins

  By Bob Seidenberg Three candidates are challenging incumbent Kim Foxx in the Democratic primary for the Cook County State’s…

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Evanston snow shovel rules grounded for more changes

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A new City snow shoveling ordinance has been placed on hold, with some aldermen raising concerns about…

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Sprinkler heads hold Evanston high rise fire at bay

Bob6 years ago02 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Three sprinkler heads kept a fire in check March 7 until crews arrived at the Park Evanston…

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Harley Clarke group calls on Council to retain outside review of proposals for building’s re-use

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A citizens group has raised criticism of an aldermanic committee’s recommendation not to include an outside group…

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Evanston taking steps to stop virus from overwhelming system: City Health Director

Bob6 years ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials have rated the risk of the coronavirus to residents as low at this juncture, with…

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City to remove ash saplings at Clark Street Beach Bird Habitat

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Teaming with landscape design experts, city officials successfully rebuilt a bird sanctuary habitat off of Clark Beach…

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Evanston’s lakefront to see big costs from winter storms

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

City exploring federal funds to repair lakefront damage By Bob Seidenberg City officials are considering contracting with a firm to…

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Evanston officials eye County grant for construction of new animal shelter

Bob6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A dedicated group of volunteers has worked for years under cramped conditions at the City’s Animal Shelter,…

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Liquor on tap for Welsh-Ryan

Bob6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

Northwestern is seeking permission to sell liquor at Welsh-Ryan Arena events.

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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