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The Healthy Buildings Ordinance’s approval came at the chagrin of its critics, who had mobilized a campaign against it.

[Photo] Critics say Evanston’s new Healthy Buildings Ordinance will increase rent, diminish property value

March 19, 2025
The ordinance requires buildings of more than 20,000 square feet and municipal buildings of more than 10,000 square feet to eliminate on-site greenhouse gas emissions and use only renewable energy sources by 2050.

[Photo] Healthy Buildings Ordinance approved after lengthy deliberation and stakeholder input

March 12, 2025
City Council voted 8-1 against returning city hall to Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in favor of finding a permanent location downtown.

[Photo] City Council votes to close door on returning to Civic Center

March 11, 2025
Focus group participants described living in Evanston as “idyllic” and “great.”

[Photo] Focus group: Three Evanston residents talk housing, reparations and education

March 11, 2025
In a volatile time for local politics, candidates and local organizers aim to mobilize voters.

[Photo] Evanston anticipates low voter turnout for municipal elections

March 5, 2025
Kerry Mundy and Parielle Davis addressed hot-button issues during the 7th Ward segment of the Feb. 9 candidate forum.

[Photo] City Council campaigns heat up one month before elections

March 5, 2025
The 155-page document includes new chapters such as “Community Systems,” which discusses the city’s engagement with nonprofits and neighborhood groups, and “Health and Wellbeing,” a section dedicated to increasing healthcare access.

[Photo] New Envision Evanston draft deemphasizes higher-density housing

February 23, 2025
City Council members revealed some of their local favorites.

[Photo] Best of Evanston: From breakfast to bookshops, City Council members dish on local favorites

February 21, 2025
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) was one of many who expressed concern over the lack of clarity about the future of non-historically recognized neighborhoods.

[Photo] Residents debate Envision Evanston and historic preservation in joint ward meeting

February 19, 2025
The budding collaboration among Evanston eateries, the city’s economic development office and Turner Construction Company seeks to provide lunches and boost the restaurants’ bottom lines.

[Photo] Ryan Field construction crews to get gourmet fix from Evanston restaurants

February 18, 2025
Residents of the target areas may apply for up to $2,000 in funding per project within the 2nd, 5th, 8th and 9th wards by March 7.

[Photo] Application opens for Evanston Love Your Block service grants

February 18, 2025
Evanston lifted its boil order for water customers in the city’s northwest, but residents in neighboring Skokie will have to wait longer.

[Photo] Boil order ends in Evanston, though water main repairs continue

February 15, 2025
Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) is campaigning to retain his City Council seat representing central Evanston.

[Photo] Q&A: Ald. Bobby Burns discusses housing, revitalization in hopes of 2nd term

February 13, 2025
Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) initially raised the issue after City Engineer Lara Biggs presented 20-year total cost options for the future of city operations from a relocation feasibility study.

[Photo] Council moves to further discussion on future of Civic Center, City Hall

February 12, 2025
Evanston City Council and mayoral candidates will discuss numerous pressing local topics at a community forum Sunday.

[Photo] City Council and mayoral candidates to discuss local issues at forum

February 5, 2025
In a key indicator of downtown Evanston’s economic health, the office vacancy rate has hit 18.9%. The district has continued to grapple with the pandemic-era downturn.

[Photo] Downtown office vacancy rate hits 18.9% as Evanston grapples with downturn

January 30, 2025
Throughout Saturday and Sunday, Biss and his campaign team will field volunteers to knock on doors, phone-bank and deliver yard signs throughout the city.

[Photo] Biss promotes ‘weekend of action’ ahead of campaign launch

January 28, 2025
Mayor Daniel Biss declared his deep-seated opposition to federal immigration policy, touting City Council’s Jan. 13 vote to further Evanston’s noncompliance with the federal deportation push.

[Photo] Biss stakes stark stance against Trump administration’s deportation push

January 23, 2025
Pace, the suburban bus agency, has proposed a “transformational” plan to boost service across its network. It also faces a fiscal cliff.

[Photo] Despite financial strain, Pace seeks to revitalize bus network

January 23, 2025
The looming fiscal cliff for Evanston-area public transit offers no easy fixes.

[Photo] As transit faces uncertain future, Evanston advocates question fixes

January 23, 2025
CAIR noted in a disclaimer that the report is intended to inform its ‘Unhostile Campus Campaign’ and is not tied to CAIR’s legal and advocacy services.

[Photo] Council on American-Islamic Relations deems Northwestern a ‘hostile campus’ in new report

January 22, 2025
While the Evanston shoreline repair project aims to stabilize the city’s shoreline, it lacks funding to start development.

[Photo] Evanston shoreline repairs project lacks funding to advance

January 21, 2025
Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) was the sole vote against the motion to consider Envision Evanston’s zoning plan in August.

[Photo] After residents dissent, City Council divides, delays Envision Evanston zoning plan

January 14, 2025
Mayor Daniel Biss, seen in 2024, directed the council’s introduction and action of Evanston’s newly amended Welcoming City Ordinance.

[Photo] Evanston boosts noncompliance with federal deportation efforts

January 14, 2025
Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) will run unopposed in the April 1 municipal election.

[Photo] 2 Evanston councilmembers campaign without official opposition

January 12, 2025
City Council and Mayor Daniel Biss, above, will discuss Envision Evanston 2045, immigration and more.

[Photo] City Council to discuss immigration policy, Envision Evanston 2045

January 12, 2025
The Faculty Senate will continue discussions on faculty discipline and free speech this quarter.

[Photo] Faculty Senate reflects on free speech debate, looks ahead to AI in the classroom

January 8, 2025
Northwestern’s 97-year-old football fortress fell early in 2024.

[Photo] Odds and ends from 2024, an eclectic year in Evanston goings-on

January 6, 2025
Several new state and local laws will affect Evanston residents in 2025.

[Photo] 5 new laws for Evanston residents to ring in the new year

January 6, 2025
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) addressed complexities with Horizon Realty Group’s calculations of affordable housing units for The Legacy.

[Photo] City Council eyes new development plans in downtown Evanston amid affordable housing concerns

November 13, 2024
NU has offered free car washes in response to the dust from Ryan Field construction.

[Photo] NU-City Committee addresses misidentified Foster School trucks, student furniture disposal

November 7, 2024
Wynne’s 28-year tenure on the Council will make her the 3rd Ward’s longest serving councilmember and the fourth longest serving elected official in city history.

[Photo] Q&A: 3rd Ward Ald. Melissa Wynne reflects on 28-year City Council career

November 6, 2024
Dusty cars parked on road next to Ryan Field construction

[Photo] Residents respond to Northwestern car wash initiatives amid construction dust

October 24, 2024
NU projects the stadium rebuild to bring in a total of $208 million in contracts for minority- and women- owned businesses.

[Photo] $133 million in Ryan Field contract awards given to minority- and women-owned businesses so far

October 17, 2024
Transit-oriented development can decrease household emissions by 2.5 to 3.7 tons per year, according to the Maryland Department of Planning.

[Photo] Evanston cautiously embraces transit-oriented development to achieve climate goals

September 26, 2024
Mayor Daniel Biss delivered his State of the City address on May 9.

[Photo] Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announces reelection bid

August 27, 2024
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[Photo] NU officials address community concerns about Dillo Day, Ryan Field

May 16, 2024
A train in a train station.

[Photo] State lawmakers reveal public transportation agency consolidation plan

May 7, 2024
Newspapers lay on a counter.

[Photo] Illinois Journalism Preservation Act calls for Big Tech to compensate local news outlets

April 9, 2024
Buildings behind a street.

[Photo] Unemployment rates marginally up in all 14 Illinois metropolitan areas, per latest government data

March 28, 2024
A sign reading “Danger” in front of stadium bleachers.

[Photo] Ryan Field zoning lawsuit parties clash after NU intervenes to dismiss case

March 28, 2024
A person with glasses sitting at a podium looks up.

[Photo] City Council approves $180,000 to purchase electric leaf blower equipment

March 27, 2024
Sophomore infielder Trent Liolios draws a walk in a game earlier this season. Liolios mashed a three-run home run in the first inning of Tuesday’s contest.

[Photo] Baseball: Late-game pitching dooms Northwestern in 17-8 NIU loss

March 26, 2024
A person raises their hand while talking at a dais.

[Photo] City Council keeps term limits for city boards, commissions, committees

March 26, 2024
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) hosted a virtual ward meeting Thursday where NU officials and contractors told residents demolition would begin in days.

[Photo] Ryan Field demolition to begin in days amid 7th Ward concerns

January 18, 2024
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