Department of Public Works

Evanston orders public tree inventory

April 21, 2014

Evanston has launched an inventory of all trees on public property in order to evaluate the health of the trees and to enter their locations in the city’s mapping software. “This inventory is intended...

Evanston Public Works reports snowiest winter on record

March 31, 2014

In a presentation to City Council on Monday, the Public Works Department announced that snowfall from this winter was measured at 90.9 inches, a city record. Public works director Suzette Robinson said...

Evanston reorganizes public works, parks departments to focus on forestry

April 22, 2013

Evanston will re-organize two of its departments to focus more on forestry, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced Monday. The Department of Public Works will assume responsibility for forestry operations,...

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The trio of politicians recapped several bills from the recently completed state legislative session during the town hall.

State lawmakers talk budget, data center regulation at end-of-session town hall

July 1, 2026

Four weeks after the 104th Illinois General Assembly adjourned in Springfield, state legislators hosted...

A solar panel is depicted with a yellow spotlight on it against a light blue background.

City program to offer free solar energy installations to income-qualified households

June 30, 2026

The city launched its new Evanston Sun Power Program in partnership with Windfree Solar earlier this...

A person speaks into a megaphone as others hold protest signs.

‘The fight is not over’: Quadrel Evanston Tenants Union celebrates deal with landlord, looks to continue organizing efforts

June 29, 2026

The Quadrel Evanston Tenants Union and community members came together to celebrate a lease deal with...

A train viaduct with a sign that reads “Support Local Businesses.”

Main Street Fair highlights local businesses, performers despite funding hurdles

June 29, 2026

Thousands flooded Main Street to support local businesses and celebrate the community at the second annual...

Opinion

Perpetual Flop: World-building and setting the stage

David Sun, Columnist

When people ask me to introduce myself, I break out in a cold sweat. As a self-proclaimed “complex...

Hurd and Zorach: Dear President Chiang…

June 17, 2026

Wang: The art of cramming a goodbye

June 8, 2026

Sports

Men’s Basketball: Nick Martinelli selected by Los Angeles Clippers in NBA Draft second round

June 24, 2026

Nick Martinelli was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers as the 55th pick in the NBA Draft’s second round on Wednesday. After four years at Northwestern, Martinelli is headed...

Q&A: Ryan Sports Development CEO Pat Ryan Jr. talks vision for Ryan Field ahead of planned fall reopening

June 23, 2026

Elijah Eschmeyer plans to forge his own legacy at Northwestern

June 11, 2026

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‘Keepers of the faith’: Evanston community nonprofit maintains, improves Harley Clarke grounds

Liam Barrett, Senior Staffer

May 28, 2026

Local nonprofit Jens Jensen Gardens in Evanston has maintained and improved the Harley Clarke Mansion grounds since the organization was created in 2019. The mansion is scheduled...

Chicago musical trio The Oh Yeahs bring folk harmonies to Evanston’s Studio5

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The Weekly: Evanston resident in ICE custody, alleged discrimination in NU genetic counseling program, Biss’ support of unionized Starbucks baristas

Ruby Dowling and Regan Huizenga

June 1, 2026

The Daily Northwestern · The Weekly: Evanston resident in ICE custody, alleged discrimination in NU genetic counseling program, Biss’ support of unionized Starbucks baristas REGAN...

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