City Council on Monday barely passed a vote to raise Evanston’s sales tax, leaving aldermen deflated as the city approaches upcoming budgetary discussions. Aldermen voted 5-4 in favor of an ordinance...

The Evanston Equity and Empowerment Commission met Thursday to discuss the progress of a recently-established subcommittee addressing reparations to black residents. At last month’s commission meeting,...

During Monday’s council meeting, Evanston residents expressed concern over the potential censure of city clerk Devon Reid after a number of city officials filed complaints against him, alleging he violated...

During Monday’s council meeting, Evanston residents expressed concern regarding a Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management van seen at the annual Custer Fair on June 15. The van bore...

Evanston’s Planning and Development Committee discussed the creation of permanent sidewalk cafes at Monday’s meeting. City staff sought direction from the committee regarding possible code amendments...