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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 ago7 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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A northwest Evanston homeowner has won her case to remove a leaning elm from her property.
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Homeowner gets OK to remove leaning elm

Bob10 months ago10 months ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A northwest Evanston homeowner will be allowed to remove an elm tree on her property that was…

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Northwestern’s 1801 Maple Ave. building that the city has been eyeing for a police and fire headquarters.
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Capital improvement challenges pile up for 2026

Bob10 months ago10 months ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg From sidewalks to a new or renovated police and fire headquarters, the city has a daunting list…

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Evanston wins $10 million grant for Chicago Avenue bike lane project

Bob11 months ago02 mins

City of Evanston release: The City of Evanston has been awarded a $10.06 million grant from the U.S. Department of…

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Northwestern University’s building projects are once again generating permit fee revenue expected to be key components of the city’s upcoming budget.
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One-time NU building permit fees will again help trim city budget deficit: Mid-year report

Bob11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The city’s budget will be bolstered for at least another year by one-time building permit fees from…

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Neighbors expressed their opposition to the project in a mural on Heartwood’s west wall which looks out at the busy intersection.
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Popeyes heads to Land Use Commission for a public hearing

Bob11 months ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The Glenview franchisee bidding to bring Popeyes to the corner of Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue submitted…

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AFSCME Local 1891 workers marched Wednesday in a protest against a plan the Library has been exploring, to separate from the city and become an independent District.
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‘One City, One Union’: AFSCME members rally against separating library from city

Bob11 months ago11 months ago011 mins

Mayor opposes split; Library Board president says going independent ‘not a foregone conclusion’ By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees,…

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Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Av.
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Evanston library employees to rally against plan to split from city

Bob11 months ago11 months ago03 mins

Union argues ‘against any proposal that could result in cuts By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees plan to rally…

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”We want healthy food and we also want small and local businesses”: Heartwood director Nancy Floy
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‘We want healthy food’: Rally against Popeyes at Dempster-Dodge

Bob11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Gabi Walker-Aguilar, owner of 4Suns Juice Bar, said at a protest rally Thursday that she and her…

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A lot of issues for the Library to work through, as trustees consider making the leap to independence

Bob11 months ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library officials have plenty of pros and cons to consider as they explore whether to…

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Mural highlights groups opposition to Popeyes at Dempster-Dodge

Bob11 months ago11 months ago07 mins

By Bob Seidenberg A coalition of residents and local businesses opposed to a Popeyes going into a vacant space at…

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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