Category: City News

In a packed Council chamber Monday night, the Human Services Committee heard public comments on three proposed immigration resolutions, but held its recommendation to the Council in order to allow […]

In a packed Council chamber Monday night, the Human Services Committee heard public comments on three proposed immigration resolutions, but held its recommendation to the Council in order to allow […]

When a city makes a substantial grant to develop affordable housing, an important issue is what happens to the grant down the road. How long should the grant benefit the […]

Neighborhood opposition to a zoning change in one small district in the Central Street master plan and overlay district continued at the Jan. 28 Planning and Development Committee and City […]

Evanston native Diana Howard was skeptical when a family friend referred her to the Youth Job Center of Evanston, 1114 Church St., several years ago. Only 20, Ms. Howard was […]

A controversy over a zoning change in one section of the Central Street Master Plan has delayed the vote until at least the Jan. 28 City Council meeting. Although the […]

Residents from Evanston, Chicago and Oak Park voiced their opposition to the proposed immigration resolution at the Jan. 14 City Council meeting. The resolution, which is being held in the […]

After the Jan. 12 public meeting on the budget, Council members retired to executive session, for the purpose – according to the motion that carried – of discussing “personnel and […]

Judging by reactions at the Jan. 12 budget meeting, the proposed 15-percent increase in the City’s portion of the property tax apparently did not sit well with some members of […]

Judging by reactions at the Jan. 12 budget meeting, the proposed 15-percent increase in the City’s portion of the property tax apparently did not sit well with some members of […]