Should 23 artists get a $23M taxpayer subsidy?
Council postpones decision on major capital expense.
Recap: City Council
Here’s a recap of our live coverage of Monday evening’s meeting of the Evanston City Council.
Recap: Administration and Public Works
Here’s a recap of our live coverage of Monday’s Evanston City Council Administration and Public Works Committee meeting.
Folk Fest, more special events planned
City Council approval set for Monday night.
Caitlin who?
Women’s teams compete in Evanston to qualify for Senior Games.
Clashing views at campus encampment
Jewish student: “Our community is really hurting right now.”
Scores compete in new ‘Lakeshore Shuffle’
Seen as forerunner to more city-sponsored competitive events.
GOVERNMENT
Should city ‘put assets to work’?
Council to get report Monday calling for redeveloping underutilized city properties.
New trash cans coming, design TBD
Panel needs to hurry to spend ARPA funds.
EDC returns to street furniture debate
Needs to move quickly to have Uncle Sam pick up the tab.
Schools
Rain dampens Gaza protesters at NU
But demonstration continues through second day.
Pro-Palestinian ‘encampment’ continues at NU
No arrests so far.
Jewish students fear protests will morph into antisemitism
Concerns expressed over Deering Meadow “encampment.”
Housing
Housing coalition’s road to ruin
Years of financial losses leave it in no shape to fund repairs.
“Just Cause” just delayed … again
Housing panel member storms out after dispute with another.
City lawyer: ‘Just cause’ a legal minefield
City committee to revisit landlord-tenant issues this week.
Business
Main Street construction, 2.0.
Road and sidewalk work now hurting local shopkeepers. Hoping project will lead to long-term improvements.
New Chamber director means business
Parking survey is among issues group is involved with.
Work underway for new downtown business
In former Williams Shoes location.
Entertainment
Bach Week ending half-century run
Festival has been in Evanston since 1974.
Summer preview
Residents flock to the shoreline.
Music brings Renaissance art to life
And, art brings life to the music, in Evanston concert this Sunday.
The most chill eclipse ever
Folks gather at Ingraham Park for the big solar spectacle.