By Bob Seidenberg With all precincts now reporting, unofficial results from the Cook County Clerk’s office, show Kristian “Krissie” Harris and Juan Geravaris winning commandingly to finish out City Council terms in the city’s 2nd and 9th Wards. In the…
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston voters will go to the polls Tuesday to fill two City Council seats, in a rare midterm election that could have a major bearing on some big issues facing the city, including Northwestern University’s $800 million Ryan…
City of Evanston press release: After an external application process and several rounds of interviews, City Manager Luke Stowe announced March 30th Sarah Flax as the City of Evanston’s community development director. Ms. Flax has been serving as interim community…
By Bob Seidenberg Mayor Daniel Biss made known early his endorsements off candidates running in a special election April 4 to fill two City Council seats. Biss has actively promoted his choices — Krissie Harris in the 2nd Ward, and…
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston officials have released a draft of consultants’ findings in a much-anticipated report, Evanston Thrives, that lays out an action plan for improving the city’s retail districts. The Thursday release of the report, though, only signals the…
By Bob Seidenberg The city’s Finance and Budget Committee wants to pay for $17.7 million in capital improvement projects by issuing long-term bonds, despite some members’ reservations about the funding process. Committee members voted 6-2 Tuesday, March 21, to support…
By Bob Seidenberg Second Ward City Council member Krissie Harris said earlier today she has already taken steps to return a pair of $6,000 donations — the most allowed individuals under election law— that critics have maintained were being…
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston animal shelter advocates, after more than three-years’ of efforts to replace the city’s cramped animal shelter with a new facility, were rewarded with success Monday night with Council members approving a $6.85 million contract with a…
By Bob Seidenberg Members of the city’s Economic Development Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 22 directed staff to issue requests for proposals (RFPs) for consultants to conduct an economic impact study and lead a community engagement process to gather input on…
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Beach tokens will be referred to as beach ‘passes’ under a change to the city’s “Beaches and Boat Ramps” code backed by the Parks & Recreation Board at their Feb. 16 meeting. Parks & Recreation Department…