City may tap $883,700 in ARPA funds to boost health of 150 Fifth Ward residents
Evanston’s Human Services Committee last week discussed using federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to develop a two-year program to improve the health outcomes of some 150 residents in lower-income neighborhoods. The first year…
City ‘developing a process’ for public input on Ryan Field historic preservation review
The demolition of Ryan Field is temporarily on hold while Northwestern University puts together a formal historic preservation plan for…
Mayor Biss talks Ryan Field vote, political philosophy in Q&A with students
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss made a guest appearance at Wednesday’s 10th anniversary celebration for local private school Beacon Academy, speaking…
Equity panel pulls controversial draft resolution on Israel-Hamas war
The city’s Equity and Empowerment Commission on Thursday night ultimately withdrew a proposed resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza,…
Beekeeper feels stung, even in decision that goes her way
Northwest Evanston resident Mary Nisi need not remove her beehives, but they should be set farther back on her property…