Evanston Chabad rabbi says released hostage Judith Raanan had hope going for her in her release
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s Tannenbaum Chabad Rabbi Dov Hillel KIein recalled saying two weeks ago if any of the hostages…
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‘It’s hard to replace 100-year-old trees’: Golf Course neighbors upset at chopping down of trees
By Bob Seidenberg Some neighbors of Canal Shores Golf Course, upset to see three old trees on the course get…
A neighbor’s bees are bugging an Evanston resident, so city seeks insect expert opinion
By Bob Seidenberg Northwest Evanston resident Nina Paleologos said she has barely used her yard or pool – which sit…
City seeks to drop lawsuit against Fountain Square contractor
Motion allows ‘time for settlement discussions’ By Bob Seidenberg In a major twist in the longstanding Fountain Square saga, the…
Timothy Schoolmaster (center) and other police and fire retirees celebrate after the Council's historic vote July 24 adopting a new pension policy.
Council commits to 100% funding of police, fire pensions by 2040
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s Public Safety pensions, at one time among the most underfunded in the state, will be placed…
Council member Clare Kelly (to the right) charged that a motion filed Corporation Counsel Nicholas Cummings (right) circumvented a committee's authority.
Judge rules against motion to remove NU stadium parking parcel from purview of committee: Kelly
Corporation Counsel’s filing of motion to remove parcel was done “behind our backs, undermines trust,’, charges Council memberBy Bob Seidenberg…
No ethics violations on Margarita vote
Counsel finds neither Reid nor Revelle had a conflict of interest in the matter By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s Special Ethics…
Group recommends city adopt policy to ensure full funding of police and fire pension funds
By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Finance and Budget Committee on July 11 recommended adoption of a Public Safety…
Alabama firm buys a chunk of Church St. Plaza
By Bob Seidenberg Proximity to transit, solid household demographics and a strong Northwestern University student and faculty base located nearby…
Dave Ellis, retired Evanston firefighter-paramedic shares a laugh with former 8th Ward Alderman Ann Rainey at a party honoring her June 29.
Community members honor former Council Member Ann Rainey at surprise party
By Bob Seidenberg Former City Council Member Ann Rainey was originally scheduled to go out to dinner to celebrate her…