Staff pushing for Council action supporting Chicago Avenue bike lane grant one night before meeting on the project

By Bob Seidenberg Once again, Evanston city staff is pushing for action backing funding assistance for a protected two-way bike lane running nearly the length of Chicago Avenue rather than spacing out discussion on the issue. Officials are recommending Council action on Monday night’s agenda for grant funds from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency (CMAP) to…

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Races appear set for Evanston’s 2025 Municipal Election

Filing for office substantially down from four years ago By Bob Seidenberg Barring a successful petition challenge, the races are set for next April’s once-in-four years municipal election, with filings substantially lower than four years ago. Three incumbents — City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, Fourth Ward Alderperson Jonathan Nieuwsma and Ninth Ward Alderperson Juan Geracaris will…

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