Lightning system upgrade adds a new level of protection

By Bob Seidenberg Lightning strikes are not infrequent along Evanston’s lakefront. Something about the confluence of sail boats with metal poles and masts on them, flag poles on shore, swimmers standing in water, seems to be conducive for attracting them,…
Police chief finalists scheduled to appear at Sept. 8 forum

As part of the search for Evanston’s next chief of police, community members are invited to get to know the candidates selected as finalists for the position during a virtual candidate forum held via Zoom on Thursday, September 8 from…
Library trustees approve priorities to go with search for new director

By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Library Board trustees are moving deliberately in their selection of the city’s next Library chief, establishing a clear picture of what they’d like to see  in the ideal candidate before going out for interviews. In a brief  report  at the  Aug. 17…

By Bob Seidenberg Developers will be required for the first time to include bird friendly strategies in their designs, according to a proposal introduced at the Evanston City Council meeting on Aug. 8. The goals of the city’s Climate Action…