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

    2 days ago2 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 ago3 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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Evanston wins $10 million grant for Chicago Avenue bike lane project

Bob1 year 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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  • Evanston RoundTable

One-time NU building permit fees will again help trim city budget deficit: Mid-year report

Bob1 year ago1 year 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

Bob1 year 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

Bob1 year ago1 year 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

Bob1 year ago1 year 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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  • Evanston RoundTable

‘We want healthy food’: Rally against Popeyes at Dempster-Dodge

Bob1 year ago1 year 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

Bob1 year 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

Bob1 year ago1 year 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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Leonard Woodson’s removal as the city’s Special Olympics coordinator touched off protests in Evanston’s Special Olympics community.
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Popular Special Olympics supervisor accepts city’s retirement offer, charging false accusations had undermined his standing with the disability community

Bob1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Breaking news: Leonard Woodson, the city’s popular Special Olympics coordinator for 35 years, has accepted the city’s offer to retire…

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The closest Popeyes to Evanston, is located just across Howard Street. The Popeyes proposed for Dempster Dodge is not to include a drive-through.
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An open letter to the mayor: Treat community concerns about unhealthy food like your own

Bob1 year ago1 year ago13 mins

Oh By Dickelle Fonda Mayor Biss;    A few days ago some of our friends overheard a conversation you were…

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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