Dave Stoneback

illustration by Catherine Buchaniec

In Focus: As climate change worsens, combined sewers pose new issues

May 26, 2020

The Environmental Board is looking to improve Evanston’s preparedness for heavy rain, as the city’s current storm sewers are only designed for a five-year rain event.

Intense rainfall a concern at Environment Board meeting

October 11, 2019

Fountain Square in downtown Evanston. Due to potential pipe leaks, construction on the square will be delayed until the end of December.

Fountain Square renovations delayed by leak in pipes, slated to end in December

August 15, 2018

Public Works Agency director Dave Stoneback. City staff recommends City Council authorize the city manager to execute a contract for residential soft recycling services.

Aldermen to discuss recycling, storefront modernization programs

February 11, 2018

Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Between 250 and 400 employees were placed on unpaid leave for the Nov. 10 furlough day, which was created to counteract budget shortages.

City furlough day impacts hundreds of employees, frustrates some departments

November 17, 2017