Evanston wins $10 million grant for Chicago Avenue bike lane project
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.
One-time NU building permit fees will again help trim city budget deficit: Mid-year report
By Bob Seidenberg The city’s budget will be bolstered for at least another year by one-time building permit fees from…
Neighbors expressed their opposition to the project in a mural on Heartwood’s west wall which looks out at the busy intersection.
Popeyes heads to Land Use Commission for a public hearing
By Bob Seidenberg The Glenview franchisee bidding to bring Popeyes to the corner of Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue submitted…
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.
‘One City, One Union’: AFSCME members rally against separating library from city
Mayor opposes split; Library Board president says going independent ‘not a foregone conclusion’ By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees,…
Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Av.
Evanston library employees to rally against plan to split from city
Union argues ‘against any proposal that could result in cuts By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library employees plan to rally…
”We want healthy food and we also want small and local businesses”: Heartwood director Nancy Floy
‘We want healthy food’: Rally against Popeyes at Dempster-Dodge
By Bob Seidenberg Gabi Walker-Aguilar, owner of 4Suns Juice Bar, said at a protest rally Thursday that she and her…
Mural highlights groups opposition to Popeyes at Dempster-Dodge
By Bob Seidenberg A coalition of residents and local businesses opposed to a Popeyes going into a vacant space at…
Leonard Woodson’s removal as the city’s Special Olympics coordinator touched off protests in Evanston’s Special Olympics community.
Popular Special Olympics supervisor accepts city’s retirement offer, charging false accusations had undermined his standing with the disability community
Breaking news: Leonard Woodson, the city’s popular Special Olympics coordinator for 35 years, has accepted the city’s offer to retire…
Heartwood’s philosophy is one of “peace and service and healing,” but there have been moments of stress, including an unexpected visitor, since the center came out against a Popeyes locating next door, related says Nancy Floy, its founder and director.
Heartwood puts bid in to buy property slated for Popeyes
Center would purchase building, then lease it to two local businesses — 4 Suns and Whole Woman Fitness By Bob…
Evanston Public Library’s main branch at 1703 Orrington Ave.
Library board balks at city request to use library reserve funds to start a $1.9 million roof repair
Members of the Evanston Public Library Board have been in talks off and on with the city for years about…