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  • City’s budget director: Evanston’s deficit looms as reserves dwindle

    6 days ago
  • How the late detective Carlos Mitchem helped EPD combat street gangs

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • And then there were three — Evanston Public Library trustees make mass exit from the board

    4 weeks ago6 hours ago
  • District 65 to consider a mutual separation agreement with superintendent

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • City may shift McGaw YMCA renovation funds to affordable housing account to avoid federal deadline

    1 month ago
  • Parking consultant: Evanston competing on place, not with Wilmette or Old Orchard when it comes to parking

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • William “Bill” C. McHugh: Evanston police chief in the 1980 FALN arrest

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • How Evanston author’s new book explores the risky nature of free expression

    2 months ago
  • Distracted driving remains ‘a serious problem’ as Evanston police hand out 177 citations in April

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Two-hour free parking proposal would severely impact city revenues: Staff memo

    3 months ago3 months ago

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Evanston City Clerk Devon Reid opens campaign to make run for 8th Ward aldermanic seat

Bob6 years ago6 years ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Devon Reid, only 24 at the time, ran an against-the-odds race when he was elected as Evanston’s…

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Evanston Dempster-Main owners voice property tax concerns in meeting with Assessor

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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

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is calling on Endeavor Health to reinstate two Evanston Hospital nurses who were allegedly fired for trying to unionize. https://t.co/I3Futkh7GH

— WBEZ (@WBEZ) June 3, 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

Here in Evanston: 'All things traffic' https://t.co/3ZNxzFO6Q5

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) July 15, 2026

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

Over the next six to eight weeks, sidewalk improvements will take place on Howard Street between Callan and Chicago Avenues. This work will include the removal and replacement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, and driveways.https://t.co/8ZYZWw4tOA pic.twitter.com/4EM0fSozTw

— City of Evanston (@CityofEvanston) April 16, 2026