City of Evanston

Local retail stores struggle to compete with rising rent prices

January 17, 2019

Taco Bell on Sherman Avenue closes its doors

January 8, 2019

Evanston Refugee Task Force discusses new program, plans info sessions

July 12, 2018

Blotter: Officers respond to 3 local graffiti incidents

Sophie Mann, Reporter

November 2, 2017

Filed under City, Crime

Three separate graffiti incidents were reported in Evanston on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, Evanston police Cmdr. Joseph Dugan said. On Wednesday morning, a 71-year-old Evanston resident said she found red and gold spray...

Robert Crown Center project reaches initial $10 million fundraising goal

October 30, 2017

Kumar Jensen appointed as city’s sustainability coordinator

Syd Stone, Assistant City Editor

May 24, 2017

Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local

Kumar Jensen was appointed as Evanston’s sustainability coordinator Tuesday, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced in a news release. Jensen will report directly to Bobkiewicz and will be responsible for the city’s environmental...

City announces new director of community development

May 18, 2017

Wild and Scenic Film Festival highlights the human side of the great outdoors

February 8, 2017

Summer resurfacing work to affect traffic on four street segments

David Fishman, Summer Assistant Editor

June 20, 2016

Filed under City, Local

Summertime marks a period of improvement for many, and Evanston is no exception. Beginning the week of June 27, the city will contract resurfacing work on four street segments, affecting traffic along portions of Brown Avenue,...

Despite anti-immigrant sentiment from politicians, refugees continue migrating to state

David Fishman, Reporter

April 5, 2016

Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local, National

Home to more than 2,400 new refugees from 29 nations that migrated in the past year, residents say Illinois has historically been an open and welcoming place for asylum-seekers and immigrants alike. “Illinois is easier to resett...

Sheridan Road reduced to one lane in each direction due to construction

January 24, 2016

Evanston receives over $40,000 in federal grant for senior meal program

Robin Opsahl, Reporter

October 6, 2015