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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Bob Seidenberg Third Ward City Council member Melissa Wynne, the senior member of the council, announced in her ward newsletter a short time ago that she will not be seeking re-election next year. Wynne, a strong voice on zoning…
Council Member Kelly presses for transparency on July 1st fiber optic break By Bob Seidenberg Evanston’s top information security officer provided details to a city committee Monday about the severing of fiber optic cables on July 1 that left many…
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members decided Monday to stick with the original design put forward by staff to provide wheelchair access to the Dog Beach, despite beach users advocating for a shorter, more direct route than the one…
By Bob Seidenberg Bill Logan Jr, Evanston’s first Black police chief and a hometown hero to generations of Evanston residents, has passed away, his family announced this morning. Chief Logan died Sunday, son Gilo Logan reported on Facebook this morning.…
Council member challenges decision not to reappoint commissioner to city’s Land Use Commission By Bob Seidenberg Mayor Daniel Biss’ decision not to reappoint a commissioner praised for her expertise to the city’s Land Use Commission sparked debate at the July…