City Council members and Harley Clarke Mansion community supporters appear to be proceeding down separate tracks on future uses for the historic lakefront building. Members of the Harley Clarke Community […]
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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Harley Clarke Mansion: Plenty of Ideas But Finding Money the Next Challenge
Harley Clarke mansion supporters invited the community to have a conversation about the next chapter for the lakefront property. Community members responded enthusiastically to the brainstorming session held at the Lorraine Morton Civic […]
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Sherman Avenue Garage Looking at a Brighter Future: Council Approves a Lighting Upgrade
If it seems like downtown’s Sherman Parking Garage is a little dimmer these days, well, that’s not your imagination. “The lights that are in there have been in there since […]
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Support for Howard Street Senior Development
The City is all in on a major affordable housing project proposed for Howard Street. City Council members approved a letter of support Feb. 4 for a $23 million affordable senior […]
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The Lake Gets Top Billing Larry Lundy’s ‘Looking East of Etown – Third Wave’ Exhibit
“Looking East of Etown – Third Wave,” an art exhibit now on display in Curt’s Café South through March, grew out of Evanston resident Larry Lundy’s frequent trips to the lake, […]
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Aldermen Name Ad Hoc Committee for Review/Overhaul Of City Ethics Practices
Evanston aldermen will turn to a subcommittee – composed primarily of their colleagues – to review the City’s Code of Ethics, including the City Council relating to Council members voting […]
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Evanston Taking Steps to Assist Residents Affected by Federal Shutdown
With the partial federal shutdown in its fourth week, city of Evanston officials are taking to steps to identify and help those who might be affected. At the regular Evanston City […]
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Community Celebrates the Life of Faith Temple Evanston’s Bishop Carlis L. Moody, Sr., ‘a Man of Missions’ Throughout the World
Faith Temple Church Bishop Carlis L. Moody, Sr. was famous for his travels around the world, carrying his ministry to close to 40 countries. Starting Jan. 17, visitors are expected to […]
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City Moving Forward on Talks to Bring Deluxe Climbing Facility to James Park Site
Evanston City Council members authorized staff on Jan. 14 to move forward on negotiations with a developer proposing to build a premier climbing complex at the site of the city’s […]
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Aldermen Pinpoint Gaps in Acessibility
A wide range of public and private accessible transportation providers currently serve the City’s mobility impaired. But there are still some gaps in service, City officials indicated in a report […]