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Evanston City Council moves forward with budget approval; new staff positions decreased to 11 from proposed 20

November 9, 2021 at 12:33 p.m.

The Evanston City Council voted 5-4 Monday night to formally introduce the 2022 budget ordinance and the city tax levy into the council's agenda. The actions are just the start...

Evanston’s proposed 2022 capital spending includes parking meter upgrades, lead service line replacement

October 26, 2021 at 12:35 p.m.

As part of ongoing budget talks, the Evanston City Council last week discussed a series of proposed capital improvements for 2022. The plan includes approximately 120 projects with an estimated...

Evanston hires firm to study relocation of civic center, police and fire headquarters

October 26, 2021 at 12:13 p.m.

In a close vote Monday night, the Evanston City Council awarded a contract for a feasibility study on the potential relocation of the civic center and police and fire headquarters....

Northwestern University names Rebecca M. Blank as next president; noted economist will be first woman to hold role

October 14, 2021 at 5:19 p.m.

Northwestern University announced Monday that Rebecca M. Blank will be the next president of the Evanston-based school. Blank is a well-known economic researcher on poverty and low-income labor markets, according...

Application period open for Evanston’s local reparations program housing fund

October 5, 2021 at 2:02 p.m.

The application period for Evanston's local housing reparations program opened to the public Sept. 21, marking the first expenditures under the city's local reparations fund. In 2019, Evanston City Council...

With funding on the line, Evanston narrows down possible dog park locations to three finalists

October 1, 2021 at 3:10 p.m.

Evanston City Council is working with city planners to determine the future location of a new dog park in town. The city currently has one 2.5-acre dog park, known as...

Evanston Animal Shelter Association moves forward with plans for potential new facility

September 28, 2021 at 4:34 p.m.

The Evanston City Council heard a presentation Monday on the proposed renovation of the Evanston Animal Shelter. The no-kill shelter, which operates several programs to help give animals permanent homes,...

Northwestern University in Evanston is pictured on Nov. 13, 2020.

Ryan family’s record-setting $480 million Northwestern University donation will fund medical research, stadium renovation

September 22, 2021 at 4:31 p.m.

Northwestern University announced Wednesday that it has received the school's largest gift ever thanks to Chicago billionaires Patrick and Shirley Ryan. The $480 million gift is part of the school's...

City staff says Evanston is still taking a revenue hit due to COVID-19 but expenses remain on track

September 21, 2021 at 4:25 p.m.

The Evanston City Council saw a presentation of the midyear financial report last week as some revenues remain down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hitesh Desai, chief financial officer and...

Evanston City Council formally appoints interim city manager

September 21, 2021 at 12:45 p.m.

The Evanston City Council voted 7-1 to authorize the appointment of Kelley Gandurski as the interim city manager. The appointment was originally scheduled for the Sept. 13 meeting, but was...

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