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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

3 days ago3 days ago

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

1 week ago1 week ago

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

1 week ago1 week ago

Tax and service fee hikes get attention in early budget feedback

1 week ago

Rainey is officially in the race for Evanston mayor

2 weeks ago1 week ago

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

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Presbyterian Living to seek community input for renewal plan to its northwest Evanston campus

4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
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Evanston to wage own fight for reproductive rights at the local level

Bob4 years ago3 years ago03 mins

Evanston to wage fights own fight for reproductive rights at the local level By Bob Seidenberg Evanston will respond in…

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Budget may be on track for surplus at end of the year

Bob4 years ago3 years ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg City budget revenues were looking “pretty stable, pretty strong,” at the mid-year mark, including some areas that were…

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With filling shifts becoming a daily ‘high-wire act,’ Evanston police moved to temporarily assign a popular unit

Bob4 years ago3 years ago09 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston police scrambled to fill 12-hour shifts, making 47 hire backs of officers last month, leading up…

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Council members could be flagged for bad behavior under proposed changes to ordinance

Bob4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston elected officials could be subject to official misconduct charges for inappropriate behavior under a recommendation from…

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City parts company with lone finalist in city manager search

Bob4 years ago3 years ago03 mins

By Bob Seidenberg The city isn’t moving forward with City of Urbana administrator Carol Mitten, the lone finalist in Evanston’s…

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Evanston city manager decision now in Council’s hands

Bob4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members are next up, deciding where they stand on city of Urbana administrator Carol…

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Evanston city manager finalist Carol Mitten says her strength is a sense of ‘the big picture’

Bob4 years ago4 years ago012 mins

By Bob Seidenberg  A lot had been said about City of Urbana administrator Carol Mitten since the City Council announced…

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Message from the Mayor: Reflecting over the past two weeks

Bob4 years ago4 years ago03 mins

I’m shaken by two terrible events that happened in Evanston in the last few weeks. On the evening of July 14, a…

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Staff proposes modernization plan for building that makes up ‘heart  of city  operations’

Bob4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s Service Center, which holds the Public Works, Fleet Management, Parking Management and other city departments, is…

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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