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WEB3 days ago · Mural honors Evanston women’s history. Recognizes 100 years of historic achievements. by Jeff Hirsh September 14, 2024. Breaking news and in depth community news for Evanston, Illinois.
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WEB3 days ago · City honors prominent physician. by Jeff Hirsh September 26, 2024. Dr. Edward Blumen has kept Evanstonians healthy for half a century. Election 2024.
City staff count to reach record high - Evanston Now
WEB6 hours ago · The proposed 2025 City of Evanston budget calls for the city’s count of full-time-equivalent employees to reach its highest level this century. The budget document issued by City Manager Luke Stowe on Friday calls for the city to have 894.46 FTEs next year, up 10 from the number in the current year’s budget.
City foresees lower spending in 2025 - Evanston Now
WEB2 days ago · City foresees lower spending in 2025. Evanston City Manager Luke Stowe released a proposed 2025 budget Friday afternoon that calls for spending cuts compared to this year. He says the decline is a result of major capital projects — like the water intake replacement — moving closer to completion and a reduction in federal pandemic relief ...
Dozens of artists host studio tours - Evanston Now
WEB12 hours ago · Lynne Miller Jones poses near her oil paintings Credit: Desiree Shannon. “A ton of new artists,” are participating in this weekend’s Studio Tour, says Lisa Degliantoni, founder and co-director of the arts organization Evanston Made. She said there are about 40 artists participating in this year’s 10th annual tour, including the first ...
New animal shelter finally complete - Evanston Now
WEB4 days ago · After a year of construction Evanston’s Animal Shelter is about to open the doors of its new state-of-the-art facility at 2310 Oakton St. The new 8,800-square-foot facility — over three times the size of the old one — welcomed local politicians and community leaders on Wednesday for a ceremonial “cookie-breaking” and ribbon-cutting ...
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WEBSep 20, 2024 · Chow gains endorsements in 6th Ward. by Matthew Eadie September 18, 2024.
Evanston to get additional Metra service
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Chi 4:50 p.m.) will also be added. All new trains will stop at the three Evanston stations, at Main, Davis and Central streets. The new service begins on May 20, the same day that Metra opens a new station in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. The stop, called Peterson/Ridge, is located between …
Recap: City Council - Evanston Now
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Recap: City Council. by Bill Smith April 29, 2024. Here’s a recap of our live coverage of Monday evening’s meeting of the Evanston City Council. The meeting is scheduled to start at 5:20 p.m. A packet with information about the agenda items is available online. Meeting called to order at 5:21 p.m. All except Burns present.
Mayor: Crime headed in right direction - Evanston Now
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Mayor: Crime headed in right direction. Mayor Daniel Biss says that — after a surge in crime he blames on the pandemic — Evanston’s crime rate is declining as a result of public safety reforms adopted by the City Council. The mayor, who led the reform effort as chair of the Reimaging Public Safety Committee earlier in his term, announced ...