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Evanston Township High School graduate and horn player Momo Seko is joined by guitarist Alvin Santner in releasing their new album “Among Other Things” on Aug. 30. (Momo Seko)

ETHS alum horn player joins Chicago-based guitarist to release original album

August 13, 2024 at 3:41 p.m.

Evanston Township High School graduate and horn player Momo Seko is joined by guitarist Alvin Santner in releasing their new album “Among Other Things” on Aug. 30. While this project...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security arrested an individual in Evanston on Sept. 11, 2025.

Evanston announces corporation counsel, deputy city manager appointments

July 22, 2024 at 3:07 p.m.

Evanston is seeing a shift in city leadership as staffing changes were officially announced this July. The announcement impacts the city’s legal team and deputy city managers. Alexandra Ruggie, who...

Evanston City Council voted to approve expanding the age range for eligible participants of the city's guaranteed income program.

Evanston expands its guaranteed income program eligibility

July 9, 2024 at 4:38 p.m.

Evanston City Council approved expanding its guaranteed income program Monday night in a 5-4 vote, with Mayor Daniel Biss casting the tie-breaking vote. Evanston’s guaranteed income program provides low-income families...

Evanston's Parks and Recreation team joins the festivities during the annual 4th of July Parade along Central Street.

Fourth of July celebrations scheduled throughout North Shore

June 25, 2024 at 2:05 p.m.

The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and with that comes parades, family gatherings and fireworks. This year, you don’t have to venture far to experience these festivities...

Landlords show up against Evanston’s proposed landlord ordinance changes

June 17, 2024 at 6:54 p.m.

Evanston’s latest effort to strengthen tenant protections hit a hiccup on June 10 when the city council decided to delay amending its Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance to July. The ordinance...

The exterior stairs at the Wesley Avenue Apartments in Evanston's 5th Ward have been deemed too dangerous for tenant use by the city. Without another entrance, tenants have been told to vacate. Photo by Betty Ester.
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Evanston city staff scrutinized for emergency removal of 2018 Wesley residents

May 21, 2024 at 1:03 p.m.

Evanston officials are putting city staff under pressure for a decision to force 2018 Wesley Ave. residents out of their homes May 9. Tenants were given a day-of vacate notice...

Evanston considers changing policy regarding dog breeds, licensing

May 7, 2024 at 1:53 p.m.

Finding an apartment in Evanston may soon become less complicated for dog owners as the city’s Human Services Committee requested city staff to write an ordinance prohibiting housing providers from...

Evanston Equity and Empowerment Commission backs Wesley Avenue residents

April 23, 2024 at 12:15 p.m.

Dozens of affordable housing tenants at 2014, 2018 and 2024 Wesley Avenue in Evanston’s predominantly Black 5th Ward are still scrambling to find housing after receiving a letter from the...

Evanston's Finance and Budget Committee is looking to establish written policy for staff to follow when unexpected expenses arise.

Evanston’s Finance and Budget Committee establishes 2024 goals

April 16, 2024 at 11:53 a.m.

Evanston’s Finance and Budget Committee met earlier this month to discuss its 2024 goals, something many residents are keeping an eye on after the city expressed financial concerns during its...

A drafted plan outlining the interior of the Sweetheart Ink Co., a tattoo parlor proposed at 530 Kedzie Street in Evanston. (Photo provided by City of Evanston)

Evanston could get new safety-focused tattoo parlor

April 2, 2024 at 3:17 p.m.

Tattoo artist David Libert is looking to open a new tattoo parlor in Evanston in hopes of creating a safer alternative for many tattoo enthusiasts during an era when body...

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