Yolande Wilburn Named New Director Of Evanston Public Library

Wilburn, a Chicago native and former Evanston resident, returns to town after leading a 10-library system in Northern California.

Ahead Of Land Use Hearing, Residents Rally Against Ryan Field Rezoning

Dozens of demonstrators marched through Evanston Tuesday against an "untaxed commercial entertainment zone in a residential neighborhood."

Cook County Spends $13.5 Million To Buy Hotels In Evanston, Oak Park

Commissioners approved a plan to buy Evanston's Margarita Inn and Oak Park's Write Inn and give them to nonprofits for homeless shelters.

Evanston Committee Delays Vote On Raising Minimum Wage Until October

"Working for less than minimum wage, being a tipped worker, sucks. It really does," one man told the committee.

Facing Lawsuit, Evanston City Attorney Takes Chicago Park District Job

Corporation Counsel Nick Cummings and former interim city manager Kelley Gandurski are accused of discrimination by a fellow attorney.

Evanston Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags Takes Effect August 1

Evanston businesses must stop distributing plastic single-use checkout or produce bags, while big box retailers must charge for paper bags.

Evanston Licenses Margarita Inn As First Permanent Homeless Shelter

Evanston councilmembers voted 6-2 to grant final approval to a special use permit and operating agreement with Connections for the Homeless.

Evanston Election Results: Incumbents Keep School Board, Council Seats

Newcomers Leah Piekarz and Omar Salem are set to join returning ETHS and District 65 board members, according to unofficial results.

Evanston Library Staffer Quits Police Job While Under Investigation

Abah Antonio resigned from the Niles Police Department a day after its deputy chief recommended he be placed on administrative leave.

Evanston Reparations To Include Option Of Direct Cash Payment

The City Council amended the Restorative Housing Program to include an option to take a cash payout instead of a $25,000 housing grant.

Ald. Clare Kelly Appointed To National League Of Cities Member Council

The 1st Ward councilmember will serve a one-year term on the NLC's University Communities Council.

Open Letter To Mayor Daniel Biss From 2nd, 9th Ward Evanston Residents

More than a dozen residents say Evanston mayor's endorsements of City Council candidates are "way out of bounds and wildly inappropriate."

Evanston Mayor Endorses His Aldermanic Appointees For Full Terms

Daniel Biss asked residents to vote for 2nd Ward Ald. Krissie Harris and 9th Ward Ald. Juan Geracaris, both of whom he appointed last year.

3 Fired, 1 Suspended, None Charged In Streetplus 'Physical Encounter'

City officials lifted the suspension of the Streetplus Clean Team over last month's altercation between its staff and a man on the street.

Evanston Landlords To Get $500,000 In COVID Relief Funding

The Evanston City Council voted unanimously to give up to $15,000 in financial assistance to owners of rental properties in certain areas.

City Council Approves $6.8 Million Contract For New Animal Shelter

Evanston taxpayers will cover about $3.8 million of the cost of the project, which will be the city's first zero-emissions facility.

Reparations Survey Aims To Understand How Evanston Residents Feel

Residents may also receive mailed postcards encouraging them to take the survey, which is being conducted by the city and Northwestern.

Streetplus Contractors Beat Man Found Urinating In Downtown Evanston

City officials suspended the $508,000 "Streetplus Evanston Clean Team," which is operated by a New York-based firm with COVID relief funds.

Off-Duty Cop Who Brought Gun To Work At Library Faces Discipline

Records show the library staffer who drew a gun on a patron had resigned from the Evanston Police Department during his probationary period.

'This Has To Change': Evanston Police Chief On Tyre Nichols Killing

Chief Schenita Stewart said the perception of overly aggressive law enforcement has contributed to an increasing "crisis of confidence."

Evanston State Rep. Robyn Gabel Named Illinois House Majority Leader

"I look forward to the great things we’ll accomplish together in this upcoming legislative session," Evanston Democrat said.

9th District Projects Set For $26 Million In Funding, Schakowsky Says

Local projects financed by the $1.7 trillion in spending include road improvements, building renovations, lead line replacement and more.

Schakowsky Among 45 House Democrats To Vote Against Pentagon Spending

This year's $858 billion National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, does not reflect the national interest, said the Evanston Democrat.

Black Evanston Employees' Racial Equity Concerns Lead To City Roadmap

City officials announced initial steps in response to an open letter and action plan released by a group of about 30 Black employees.

Schakowsky Calls Out Abuse Of Migrant Workers Ahead Of Qatar World Cup

Ahead of kickoff, the Evanston Democrat said she would not stay silent about the "human rights abuses that created" the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

9th District Election Results: US Rep. Jan Schakowsky Projected Winner

The Evanston Democrat easily won a 14th term in the 9th District, whose boundaries snake out to Algonquin after last year's redistricting.

Ranked Choice Voting Approved In Historic Evanston Referendum

Evanston has become the first municipality in Illinois to approve an "instant runoff" voting system for local elections.

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Cruises Toward 14th Term In House

Schakowsky faces a challenger who won the GOP nomination unopposed before announcing he would leave the party.

Referendum Could Make Evanston First IL Town With Ranked Choice Voting

Evanston voters are considering becoming first municipality in Illinois to implement ranked choice, or "instant runoff" voting.

JB Pritzker Campaigns At Chicago Drag Show A Week Before Election Day

Pritzker was joined by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Rep. Kelly Cassidy and Alexi Giannoulias at the "Drag 'Em To The Polls" event.

Early Voting Begins At Morton Civic Center

Voting will take place through Nov. 7 in Room G-300 on the ground floor of the Civic Center at 2100 Ridge Ave.

Evanston City Manager Releases 2023 Proposed Budget

The spending proposal is set to be formally presented to City Council Oct. 17 at a special meeting.

Evanston Native Schenita Stewart Named New Chief Of Police

Stewart, a fourth-generation Evanstonian, has nearly two dozen years of law enforcement experience, mostly in Lincolnwood.

Evanston Pays $125,000 To Settle Suit Over Ex-Chief's Snapchat Post

The total cost of the former Evanston police chief's accidental social media post has risen to $215,000 — plus legal fees.

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan To Speak At Northwestern Law School

Kagan will take part in a moderated discussion and dedications in honor of the late Justice John Paul Stevens, a Northwestern alum.

Krissie Harris Appointed New Evanston 2nd Ward Alderperson

Harris becomes the second councilmember appointed by Mayor Daniel Biss the resignation of someone elected last year.

City Council Looks To End Search, Hire CIO Luke Stowe As City Manager

Councilmembers are expected to vote to make the interim appointment permanent Tuesday, with a performance review planned after 9 months.

Evanston Skate Park Project Gets $400,000 Grant From State Program

Staff are preparing construction documents before choosing a contractor for the project later this year.

Evanston Police Staffing Shortage Prompt Policy Shifts

Detectives are no longer routinely assigned to investigate certain crimes, and five Community Policing Unit members have been reassigned.

Carol Mitten 'Not The Right Fit' For Evanston, City Council Determines

The Urbana city administrator lost the support of the Evanston City Council after last week's public town hall event.