For about three decades, Evanston has collected nearly 440 water samples for lead testing. 60% came from the historically White and wealthy 6th and 7th wards. Only 1.8% came from the historically Black...
When Tom Suffredin took office as the new 6th Ward alderman in May, he was helping usher in a “sea change” in Evanston politics.
Suffredin, along with the two other new aldermen who were elected...
John Kessler spent decades building floats for Evanston’s 4th of July parade, which runs along Central Street in the 6th Ward.
Kessler, a retired Evanston schoolteacher, began making the floats with...
When Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) moved to Evanston 23 years ago, something inside him changed.
“I never thought I could be in public office — by nature I’m kind of an introvert, reserved,” said Tendam,...
Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) discussed the possible dissolution of Evanston Township on Thursday night during a meeting with 6th Ward residents.
City manager and acting township supervisor Wally Bobkiewicz...
