Johanna Leonard was named Evanston’s new director of community development, the city announced in a news release Thursday. Leonard started working for the city in 2010 as an economic development coordinator...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz withdrew his name from consideration for a city manager’s position in Tacoma, Washington, according to a statement released Saturday. Bobkiewicz said in the statement...

Aldermen voted to reopen talks over the possible sale of a parking lot located next to the Evanston Public Library. In its final meeting, the 79th City Council voted 6-2 on Monday to authorize city...

The 80th City Council took office Monday evening in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, following the inauguration of a new mayor, three new aldermen and a new city clerk. New members of council include...

City officials on Friday canceled a “pre-Dillo style” block party on Garnett Place after receiving complaints from local residents. The party, scheduled for Saturday afternoon, had reached roughly...