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Council moves forward with downtown theater plan

July 28, 2015

Aldermen instructed the city manager to move forward with a preliminary plan to create a three-stage performing arts center after hearing a presentation on the proposal at their Monday meeting. A committee...

Evanston replacing newspaper racks with consolidated boxes

January 6, 2015

Publications can now apply to use Evanston's recently consolidated newspaper display boxes, city officials announced Tuesday. Evanston has installed consolidated newspaper display boxes on public...

Public arts project coming to Davis Street CTA stop

September 30, 2014

City officials are planning to install a public arts project near the CTA station on Davis Street. The project will be located in the 2nd Ward, just east of the CTA station's downtown Evanston location....

Evanston seeks public input on new parking meters, pay stations

October 18, 2013

Evanston is asking residents to weigh in on new parking meters and pay stations recently installed across the city. Drivers are now able to use credit cards at the 50 new, solar-powered meters and two...

In Focus: Downtown Evanston looks beyond restaurant scene for economic boon

May 20, 2013

The ambient lighting and warmth of Found, a contemporary American bistro established in Evanston late last year, highlights its thoughtful, locally produced dishes. The restaurant sits at a refurbished...

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