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

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • City’s 2027 budget may include an early retirement plan to cut costs

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

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • City calls for service hit 1,900 mark after storm

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • ‘We do not have a well-run city,’ says former Alderperson Ann Rainey, explaining why she decided to enter the mayor’s race

    2 months ago
  • Severe storm brings street flooding, suspension of Purple Line service

    2 months ago
  • City officials warn free parking could lead to higher property taxes

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • State audit tracks city’s use of Motor Fuel Tax funds

    2 months 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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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

Bob8 years ago7 years ago07 mins

Former Gov. Pat Quinn recently visited Evanston.

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Here in Evanston: Building change https://t.co/7vlyb4hZim

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 1, 2026

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