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City staff stumped about new dog park

Dogs and their owners want one -- but neighbors near every proposed site are opposed.

By Bill Smith posted 21 mins ago

Judge says railroad can drop Evanston commuter service

It's the latest twist in a dispute between Union Pacific and Metra about who should operate the trains -- and at what cost.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 24, 2021 - 3:41 pm

HACC unveils plans for family housing at Walchirk site

New project would become the second major recent development in Evanston by the housing authority.

By Bill Smith on September 24, 2021 - 10:55 am

Celebrating the end of construction on Main Street

The shopping district's summer of disruption is over -- so time for a party!

By Jeff Hirsh on September 23, 2021 - 8:20 pm

EDC discusses post-pandemic parking strategies

Raise rates? Lower them? Dynamic pricing? A range of ideas were up for discussion.

By Bill Smith on September 23, 2021 - 10:57 am

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Reparations program gets 17 applications in first day

If all qualify, that could tap out the program's first year budget.

By Bill Smith on September 22, 2021 - 3:39 pm

Hotline sees only slight increase in eviction calls

But the group operating the hotline expects to see a surge in calls soon with the expiration of the state's eviction moratorium on Oct. 3.

By Bill Smith on September 22, 2021 - 10:54 am

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Council: Need special meeting to divvy up $43M from feds

With differing priorities emerging among council members, it appears ARPA spending decisions will take a while.

By Bill Smith on September 21, 2021 - 4:01 pm

Council names Gandurski interim city manager

Ald. Kelly casts only vote against the appointment.

By Bill Smith on September 20, 2021 - 9:43 pm

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Council gets more ARPA funding recommendations

New recommendations would increase from 11% to 39% the portion of the total American Rescue Plan Act funding allocated to specific projects.

By Bill Smith on September 20, 2021 - 11:52 am

YMCA plans $12.6M renovation of men’s residences

Plan would provide updates to the agency's 156 units of single-room occupancy housing on the edge of downtown Evanston.

By Bill Smith on September 19, 2021 - 12:18 pm

Downtown Farmers Market fans don’t want to move

The idea of moving the market to Fountain Square is drawing pushback from the Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets group.

By Bill Smith on September 18, 2021 - 2:10 pm

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Activist group OPAL announces it’s disbanding

Group pushed to improve Black student test scores in Evanston schools.

By Bill Smith on September 18, 2021 - 12:25 pm

Restaurant owners say new federal help is needed

Most restaurants got nothing from initial round of federal aid say trade associations and local restaurant owners.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 17, 2021 - 7:15 pm

Zoning code to get equity review

A housing advocacy group has retained a consulting firm to review Evanston's zoning code with an eye to making it more equitable.

By Bill Smith on September 17, 2021 - 6:12 am

This is only a drill …

The Evanston Fire Department will host a regional water rescue training exercise on the lakefront Thursday evening.

By Bill Smith on September 16, 2021 - 2:03 pm

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