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  • Committee eyes a lower fee structure for the city’s outdoor cafes

    3 days ago3 days ago
  • City’s 2027 budget may include an early retirement plan to cut costs

    3 weeks ago
  • Mendoza to make run for mayor’s seat, bidding to become first Latina to hold that office

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • City calls for service hit 1,900 mark after storm

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • ‘We do not have a well-run city,’ says former Alderperson Ann Rainey, explaining why she decided to enter the mayor’s race

    1 month ago
  • Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service

    1 month ago
  • City officials warn free parking could lead to higher property taxes

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • State audit tracks city’s use of Motor Fuel Tax funds

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

    2 months ago
  • How the late detective Carlos Mitchem helped EPD combat street gangs

    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

Bob7 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

Bob7 years ago7 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

Bob7 years ago7 years ago06 mins

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

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Here in Evanston: Storm warning or sunny promise? https://t.co/FDm4IriG4U

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 18, 2026

After losing nearly its entire roster, Northwestern men’s basketball is counting on eight transfers, three freshmen and a handful of returners to turn things around.
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Reported by @charlie_perlman https://t.co/0iTfVh1DEC

— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) August 18, 2026

Here in Evanston: As new Foster School gets ready to open, a mosaic, memories and a message https://t.co/KLRjWAvm2m

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 4, 2026

Students from Evanston Township High School move house built as part of course https://t.co/IxBvtcJToW

— IL School Network (@ILSchoolNet) August 3, 2026

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
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