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Despite tight-knit community, 9th Ward residents still looking for economic expansion, better access to city resources

April 21, 2016

Quaint houses and residential streets dot Evanston’s 9th Ward, located in the southern part of the city. Residents say they enjoy the quiet comforts of a close-knit neighborhood, but a relative lack...

City decides against ban on non-Evanston bakers at farmers’ market

March 30, 2016

Evanston officials announced last week they will not implement a ban on non-Evanston bakers contributing to the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market despite city staff internally agreeing to such a restriction...

Evanston releases new Parks and Recreation mobile app

October 24, 2014

Evanston’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department launched a new mobile app at Monday’s City Council meeting. Ray Doerner, program coordinator at the Chandler-Newberger Community Center,...

Meeting connects Evanston Latino community to resources

October 5, 2014

Evanston officials held a forum Sunday for Latino residents to discuss issues with language barriers and access to resources in the community. The meeting, held at Saint Nicholas Church, 806 Ridge...

Evanston aldermen OK ‘arts czar’ position

June 18, 2013

City Council approved the new position of cultural arts coordinator Monday night, agreeing to recruit what one proponent called Evanston's first "arts czar." Aldermen voted 8-1 to move ahead with three...

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