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Planned age-restricted building on Sherman Avenue reduces number of units to 152

December 21, 2021 at 1:36 p.m.

The Evanston City Council voted Dec. 13 to approve a series of adjustments proposed by city staff for a planned housing development at 1900 Sherman Avenue. The development was approved...

Judge Lionel Jean-Baptiste, a former Evanston alderman, becomes emotional and is consoled by his wife, Lenore, during the meeting on reparations in Evanston in 2019.

Honorable Lionel Jean-Baptiste Way to be dedicated in Evanston in recognition of judge, former alderman

December 21, 2021 at 1:23 p.m.

The Evanston City Council voted unanimously earlier this month to designate a portion of McDaniel Avenue in honor of Judge Lionel Jean-Baptiste. The street name sign will be placed on...

Evanston City Council hears presentations on proposed federal COVID-19 relief spending, forms participatory committee

December 7, 2021 at 5:14 p.m.

The Evanston City Council continued to discuss Monday night how funding received through the American Rescue Plan Act will be allocated. Council members heard presentations on economic development, workforce development...

Evanston looks for community feedback around accessibility needs, ADA plan

December 7, 2021 at 4:15 p.m.

The city of Evanston is seeking community input for around a planned update to its ADA transition plan. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 offers protections to citizens with...

Evanston updates staff sexual harassment policy, will include elected officials

November 30, 2021 at 3:59 p.m.

The Evanston City Council voted Nov. 22 to adopt an updated sexual harassment policy for city staff. The city's previous policy was adopted in 2019. The update comes after allegations...

Evanston City Council approves next year’s budget in close vote

November 30, 2021 at 3:53 p.m.

The Evanston City Council approved the 2022 city budget Nov. 22 on a 5-4 vote after a monthslong process. The budget for the upcoming fiscal year amounts to $360,433,520. Since...

West Deerfield Township collecting gift cards for Holiday Wish program

November 22, 2021 at 11:40 a.m.

West Deerfield Township will be holding their annual Holiday Wish program in the coming months to provide for those less fortunate during the holidays. The program allows residents to "adopt"...

Construction on new Evanston Animal Shelter expected to begin in 2023

November 16, 2021 at 12:44 p.m.

The Evanston City Council voted 7-1 Nov. 8 to amend the contract with an architecture firm for the Evanston Animal Shelter improvement project. The amendment allocates $626,300 to provide architectural...

Evanston accepts donation of ‘Ice Cream Throne’ sculpture with recommendation for park installation

November 16, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.

The Evanston City Council last week voted to accept the donation of a sculpture titled "Ice Cream Throne." The sculpture is a metal chair with ice cream cones as the...

Evanston takes steps toward reducing parking fees for underused spaces

November 16, 2021 at 12:11 p.m.

The Evanston City Council introduced an ordinance last week to amend the city code around parking meter zones. Under the changes, underused parking spaces will be reduced to 50 cents...

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