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Leaning elm to remain standing in first test of city’s private tree ordinance
By Bob Seidenberg An Evanston homeowner’s young elm tree — currently leaning over a neighbor’s garage, and projected to grow in that direction in coming years — will remain in place at least a few months, in the first test of…
Evanston resident on mission to end ‘Wild West’ bikes on sidewalks
Sign up for our free newsletter to have Evanston news delivered directly to your inbox every weekday! By Bob Seidenberg Sharon Perrino, a 22-year resident of Evanston’s downtown, is on a mission to promote sidewalk safety. Still recovering from injuries…
Drastic’ zoning changes concern some residents
By Bob Seidenberg City officials have introduced the possibility of allowing the development of different housing options, such as duplexes and triplexes, in what are now single-family-only zones throughout the city, as one of the “bold steps” they are considering…
Council OKs $400K in ARPA funds for program to improve health outcomes
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com The Evanston City Council cleared the way Monday for a one-year pilot Pathway to Wellness program that aims to improve health outcomes for some of the city’s most vulnerable populations. Council members voted 9-0 in support…
Fountains to remain off in Evanston’s Fountain Square probably until summer 2026: City Engineer
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s downtown fountain probably won’t start flowing again until summer of 2026, City Engineer, Lara Biggs told City Council members in a discussion of the issue tonight. The fountain, a centerpiece of downtown, has been off since…
Library faces nearly $20 million renovation
All options are on the table – including moving out – with library’s nearly 30-year old main branch needing an $18.3 million renovation. By Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library trustees indicated Wednesday they may press for a new agreement with…
Police beef up patrols after three shooting events in the Dempster Street area
Shootings may have stemmed from ‘several ongoing disputes’, police say By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston Police are beefing up patrols, particularly in the 1700 block of Dempster St., in the wake of three shooting events that have occurred in the…
‘We’ve got a lot of things we can build on’
Veteran developer Kent Swanson advises committee on strategies used elsewhere to revitalize business districts By Bob Seidenberg Evanston has more in common with Chicago than nearby suburbs that are contending with high office vacancy rates and should consider a variety…
City economic panel offers ideas for new downtown plaza
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com A plaza at the intersection of Church Street and Maple Avenue the city is seeking to redesign should have an identity separate from Fountain Square, according to members of the Economic Development Committee and others at…
Candidates can begin circulating petitions today to run in next year’s city election
Are you ready to take the plunge? By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Candidates interested in running in Evanston’s once-every-four-years municipal election next year can get an earlier start down that road this year with today, Tuesday, July 30, marking the first…