Evanston OKs raises of at least 26% in new 4-year police contract
Evanston police will receive pay raises of at least 26% over four years under a new union contract that officials said was needed to bring pay for the city's force...
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Economic development in Evanston isn’t as bad as it looks, city staff said
Economic Development Manager Paul Zalmezak told City Council on Monday that Evanston isn't facing the same severity of economic development concerns as other municipalities. Zalmezak said a picture of poor...
Artists Book House to leave Harley Clarke Mansion after talks end with Jens Jensen Gardens
Artists Book House will no longer occupy Evanston's Harley Clarke Mansion, operators told city council members this month after failing to meet fundraising goals and talks ended with Jens Jensen...
Evanston ranks affordable housing as top issue for 2023
Nancy Temkin has made living in Evanston work for more than 35 years. Now she said she wonders whether Evanston is a financially viable place to live after being notified...
Evanston Police Department’s staffing woes see improvement
The Evanston Police Department is making progress toward employee retention and morale concerns voiced by residents with 15 permanent staff hires, including both administrative and policing positions. Evanston police lost...
Evanston faces fast approaching deadline for 5th ward school
The Evanston City Council received an update on Jan. 9 regarding District 65's potential kindergarten through eighth grade school to be located in the Fifth Ward near Family Focus and...
Some Evanston City Council members hope to attract dispensaries with cannabis lounges
Evanston residents could eventually ditch the bar and open flame at a cannabis lounge as the Human Services Committee on Jan. 3 discussed the possibility of allowing the establishments. Councilmember...
Evanston Housing and Community Development Committee to consider fair notice ordinance in early 2023
Evanston's Housing and Community Development Committee is expected to hear a referral sponsored by Councilmember Juan Geracaris looking to implement a fair notice ordinance. It aims to ensure renters receive...
Evanston looks to further environmental initiatives in 2023
When Evanston approved its 2018 Climate Action and Resilience Plan seeking to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, it sparked a series of environmentally focused investments and legislation. Councilmember Jonathan Nieuwsma,...
Parent-child date night coming to Winnetka in February
The Winnetka Park District is holding its parent-child date night on Feb. 16 and online registration is now open. Winnetka Park District Superintendent of Recreation Kyle Berg said the event...