Not Smitten With Mitten: Evanstonians Question Potential City Manager

Urbana City Administrator Carol Mitten, the lone finalist for the job of Evanston city manager, appeared at a town hall meeting Thursday.

Carol Mitten Picked As Next Evanston City Manager Pending Final Deal

The lone finalist for the Evanston city manager, the current city administrator of Urbana, will appear at a town hall meeting on July 28.

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Arrested During Abortion Rights Protest

Schakowsky was among 17 Democratic members of Congress arrested Tuesday afternoon after blocking traffic outside the Supreme Court.

Luke Stowe Becomes Interim Evanston City Manager As Search Continues

Currently the city's chief information officer and interim deputy city manager, Stowe succeeds Kelley Gandurski, who departs for a law firm.

Evanston Ald. Braithwaite, Interim City Manager Gandurski To Resign

Ald. Peter Braithwaite resigns after over 11 years representing the 2nd ward, while Kelley Gandurski departs after 2 years with the city.

Police Chief Snapchat Snafu Suit Can Proceed On 1 Count, Judge Rules

A federal judge found in favor of Evanston and its former police chief, Demitrous Cook, on all but one count, which will be left to a jury.

Open Letter Offers Advice On Evanston City Manager Search Process

Representatives of four local groups called for the city manager search to focus on racial equity and an inclusive process.

Citing Cost Of Moving, Council's Evanston City Manager Pick Pulls Out

Ann Arbor Assistant City Administrator John Fournier sought to renegotiate his contract after the City Council had already approved it.

185 New Illinois Pot Shop Licenses Released As Judge Lifts Stay

The number of legal marijuana dispensaries in Illinois is set to increase by more than 168 percent.

Cook County Board Gets 10% Pay Hike, Plus Indefinite Annual 3% Raises

Commissioners voted to grant themselves their first raise in more than two decades along with a permanent yearly cost-of-living adjustment.

Illinois Teachers Unions Respond To Texas School Shooting

Two teachers were among the 21 people killed in a mass shooting Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Karen Danczak Lyons To Step Down As Evanston Library Director In June

During Karen Danczak Lyon's decade as executive director, the Evanston Public Library opened one new branch and closed two others.

Evanston City Council Picks John Fournier As Next City Manager

Contract negotiations are underway with the assistant city administrator of Ann Arbor, Michigan, city officials announced Friday.

Jacob Blake Drops Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Wisconsin Officer

Blake was paralyzed from the waist down when he was shot by an officer in August 2020, sparking protests across the country.

First 16 Evanston Reparations Beneficiaries Begin To Receive $25,000

Most of the first recipients of grants from Evanston's reparations program for Black residents plan to use the money for home improvements.

Job Search For Evanston's New City Manager Down To 2 Candidates

Snapper Poche, of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiatives, and Ann Arbor assistant city manager John Fournier are finalists.

Evanston To Reveal Names Of Two City Manager Finalists, Hold Town Hall

Members of the public can submit questions ahead of Tuesday's question-and-answer session with a pair of city manager hopefuls.

Evanston City Council Approves Climate Emergency Resolution

Evanston joins more than 2,000 jurisdictions representing 1 billion people worldwide that have formally declared a climate emergency.

Evanston Human Resources Staff Certified For Internal Investigations

Four members of Evanston's Human Resources Division team have achieved certification as internal investigators.

Evanston Parks Department Gets New Senior Staff Ahead Of Summer Season

Department leaders are prioritizing the implementation of the recommendations of an outside probe into misconduct among lakefront staff.

$3M In Federal COVID-19 Aid For Evanston Theater, Hub Heads To Vote

Northlight Theatre would get $2 million for its new building, while the new proposed commercial hub The Aux is set to receive $1 million.

Democratic Challenger Drops Out Again, Rep. Schakowsky Alone On Ballot

Andrew Heldut withdrew his candidacy in the face of a challenge to his nominating petitions.

Evanston Woman Gets Prison Time For Insider Trading

The attorney for the "ailing 60-year-old housewife," who pleaded guilty to making $287,000 in insider trades, had argued for probation.

Property Tax Revenue-Sharing Deal With School Districts Approved

ETHS District 202 and District 65 will get 80% of the tax revenue they would have gotten from a new building were it not for a TIF district.

Stop Hate Speech On House Floor, Honor Elise Malary: Rep. Cassidy

"Hate speech does not belong on this floor," Rep. Kelly Cassidy said in response to Rep. Tom Morrison's remarks about transgender women.

Kidney Donated | Candidacy Challenged | State JV Hockey Champions

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Connections For The Homeless Needs New Permit For Margarita Inn

Staff found the nonprofit's operations at the hotel comply with Evanston's zoning code — but the existing special use permit has expired.

Evanston Demands $5 Million From Copenhaver Over Fountain Failure

Refusal to pay would leave the construction firm paying a judgement and risking "significant reputational damage," the city's attorney said.

New Boundaries, 5th Ward School Included In D-65 Assignment Plan

The plan calls for the closure of Bessie Rhodes and construction of a new school at Foster Field by the start of the 2024-25 school year.

Connections For The Homeless Looks To Buy Margarita Inn

A community meeting is planned for Sunday to discuss the proposal to turn the downtown Evanston hotel into a permanent homeless shelter.

Evanston Mayor Remarks On Lakefront Sexual Misconduct Report

"We have to understand the problem as being about the institution, not just individuals," said Mayor Daniel Biss.

Audrey Thompson Appointed Interim Evanston Parks And Recreation Director

Thompson has served as the City’s community services manager since 2020, where she has overseen the youth and senior programs.

Lifeguard Sex Abuse Allegations Mishandled By Staff, Report Finds

An outside probe found Evanston's former human resources and parks department chiefs failed to show their bosses a "bombshell" petition.

Evanston Announces Findings Of Lakefront Investigation

The report details instances of sexual misconduct and complaints among lakefront employees and a workplace environment that allowed it.

Evanston Lifts Mask, Proof Of Vaccine Mandate Along With Chicago

Meanwhile, District 65 is keeping its mask mandate in place, although ETHS administrators say they don't have the authority to enforce it.

Mayor: Evanston Will Lift Mask and Vaccine Mandates on Feb. 28

"Thank you as always for your input and your participation in our collaborative effort to keep people across our community safe," Biss said.

Mayor Appoints Juan Geracaris To Evanston City Council

If confirmed as 9th Ward councilmember Monday, the Argentina native would become the first Latino to serve on the Evanston City Council.

Ahead Of Sex Abuse Report Release, Evanston Parks Director Quits

Lawrence Hemingway resigned a day after city officials received an outside report of sexual misconduct towards female lifeguards.

9th Ward City Council Hopefuls Make Public Pitch For Appointment

Seven candidates seeking to be Mayor Daniel Biss' pick to succeed Cicely Fleming on the Evanston City Council appeared Thursday at a forum.

Vaccine Or Test Now Required For City Council, Commission Members

The City Council adopted the vaccination-or-testing for alderpeople, as well as volunteer members of boards, commissions and committees.