The Evanston City Council’s support of a resolution handing off the crossing guard program to local school districts will save the city money and remove the administrative headaches that come […]
Author Archives: Bob Seidenberg
Bob Seidenberg is an award-winning reporter covering issues in Evanston for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism.
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Council confirms Fournier as new City Manager in 9-1 vote
Evanston City Council members approved the appointment of Ann Arbor Assistant City Administrator John Fournier as the next City Manager at the Monday, May 23, City Council meeting, bringing to […]
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Branch library in Family Focus an ‘ideal’ fit, says agency’s director
An Evanston Public Library branch in the Weissbourd-Holmes Family Focus building would be “ideal” and complement the other services intended to be housed in the building once its renovation is complete, […]
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Activists give their state of the city view in protest prior to mayor’s speech
Dissatisfied with the announced choice for City Manager, protesters lined up outside the PalmHouse, where Mayor Daniel Biss was scheduled to deliver his “State of the City” speech at the […]
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Responsiveness, equity, community engagement skills: Residents have high hopes for next police chief
City officials – and reporters, for that matter – were out in more force than residents Wednesday, May 18, at a forum on selecting Evanston’s next police chief. But the […]
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Activists criticize search process for new city manager
With the Evanston City Council still negotiating with its chosen city manager candidate, some local activists are expressing disappointment in the selection process, maintaining the third time the city has […]
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After census shows imbalances, city may see new ward boundaries
After learning of a deviation in population of more than 20% between some wards, members of a city redistricting committee recommended on May 10 that Evanston move forward on a […]
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Proposed wheel tax increase would help pay for climate initiatives
When Evanston vehicle owners pay their annual wheel tax later this year, part of the cost may help the city reach its climate goals. At the April 11 City Council […]
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Lead service line work could open up job opportunities for Evanston residents
Six Evanston residents will be hired as part of the city’s effort to replace leaking or broken lead service lines under a workforce development program approved May 9 by the […]
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Vinic Wine Co. hopes to bring ‘a little bit of that magic’ to city’s first lakefront cafe
How does this sound: Mediterranean/European-styled café with string festoon lights and umbrella covered tables. Open for coffee in the morning and move to a wine café in the evening. Foods […]