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How Café Au Lake’s success may brew food service expansion to other city spaces

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Daniel Biss Elected to Congress in Illinois’ 9th District

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Staff’s rankings for capital projects catch city finance committee’s attention

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Last ARPA funds for economic development may be spent on Church Street bridge lighting, other projects

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Logan, Smith bring the field to six for Evanston’s special mayoral election in 2027

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Evanston Dog Beach users rally at city hall against Dec. 1 beach closing

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Tax and service fee hikes get attention in early budget feedback

2 weeks ago

Rainey is officially in the race for Evanston mayor

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Officials search for how to address vacant NU properties

3 weeks ago

Staffing in question as City Manger’s budget moves to council for first look

4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
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Retail activation strategist Claire Seizovic proposed the idea for the city’s new small business retail incubator and pop-up program which made its debut at Bookman’s Alley in downtown Evanston last week. The shared marketplace will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m., to 6 p.m. through December 31. Admission is free.
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City’s ’Space to Place’ kicks off, giving entrepreneurs a chance to show off their business

Bob1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg With Northwestern students now back filling downtown streets, alums and out-of-towners alike eager to gawk  at the…

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

Bob2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Evanston ‘over the top’ compared to neighboring communities on outdoor cafe rates: Kelly By Bob Seidenberg Evanston restaurants could receive…

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More than attracting businesses is needed to invigorate city’s business districts

Bob4 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials have released a draft of consultants’ findings in a much-anticipated report, Evanston Thrives, that lays…

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The Department of Justice is pushing back after the city of Evanston, Illinois, signaled plans to throw out a federal lawsuit challenging its race-based reparations program. https://t.co/C0l899zkKR pic.twitter.com/VsYLgbWBAu

— FOX 32 News (@fox32news) November 3, 2026

D65 will not cut School Aged Child Care https://t.co/xTVCj1aZEz

— IL School Network (@ILSchoolNet) November 5, 2026

The new Ryan Field at Northwestern University will make its collegiate football debut Friday in front of a national TV audience.

More details: https://t.co/CLqQmua5e4 pic.twitter.com/nrl8VCkGwD

— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) September 28, 2026

This free, family-friendly event offers a behind-the-scenes look at fire and emergency services while providing fun, education, and engagement for all ages. pic.twitter.com/OBoXrGy3JJ

— Evanston Fire (@EvanstonFD) September 29, 2026

Here in Evanston: More thoughts on waste transfer station https://t.co/4OlhlIDdKP pic.twitter.com/17pBzP23z5

— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 22, 2026

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

Evanston official calls for millions in fines over Northwestern’s vacant houses https://t.co/3eP4js7MPc

— Crain's Chicago Business (@CrainsChicago) September 28, 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

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