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  • Two-hour free parking proposal would severely impact city revenues: Staff memo

    1 week ago1 week ago
  • Library trustees begin to set course for a new director

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Library Board President Fulce proposes trustees skip a search for an interim director, preserving resources for the permanent post

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • City Council sets 90-day window for an agreement with the Library to resolve differences

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

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • With Kat making a strong run, Biss appears to be the unofficial winner of the 9th District Congressional District Democratic primary

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Applications now open for Sustain Evanston program

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • Hotly-contested 9th Congressional District Democratic primary heads to voters

    2 months ago
  • Community members invited to vote on new dog park

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

    2 months ago2 months ago

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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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Citizen groups exchange blame after Beacon pullout

Bob7 years ago7 years ago011 mins

    By Bob Seidenberg Citizen groups are trading blame on who is responsible in the wake of Beacon Academy’s…

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Other cities have revived historic buildings

Bob7 years ago7 years ago07 mins

By  Bob Seidenberg In Crystal Lake, the Dole Mansion, described as a “Civil War era architectural masterpiece”, appeared to be…

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Citizens charge Evanston clerk’s powers weakened in Council’s approval of additional FOIA officers

Bob7 years ago7 years ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg/ Evanston City Council members backed Mayor Stephen Hagerty’s resolution on Tuesday to bring in more Freedom of…

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‘A Seat at the Council’ Former Gov. Quinn gives tips on how citizens can create their own ordinances

Bob7 years ago7 years ago07 mins

Former Gov. Pat Quinn recently visited Evanston.

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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