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A previously scheduled Nov. 19 joint meeting between members of the City Council and Evanston Public Library trustees has been canceled, with library

Members of the city’s Finance & Budget Committee generally agreed Tuesday that a proposed new contract with Axon, the company which provides the

Michael Van Dorpe, a senior financial analyst in the city manager’s office, provides an overview of the city’s 2026 Fiscal Year budget in a combined ward

With many neighborhood parks in need of costly major maintenance, several council members on Monday questioned whether a $2.5 million project to restore

A group of Evanston Public Library employees spoke out at Monday’s City Council meeting about what they described as a hostile work environment, and

The city’s Finance and Budget Committee Tuesday recommended that the City Council increase waste hauling fees, a move aimed to wean the Solid Waste Fund

An ‘unpalatable’ decision, but council overrides mayor’s veto to adopt grocery tax

Main Street Starbucks brews last cup

The Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees approves a 10% increase in property tax levy to avoid an operating deficit in 2026.

Evanston's Chief Finance Director Hitesh Desai asked “How will it help” placing tax funds in escrow when the city faces a "dire" budget season. City

A proposal that seeks to address spikes in property taxes that longtime homeowners may receive is moving to the full City Council for review. The "Circuit

Evanston City Council members on Monday moved to back a local grocery tax to replace the state grocery tax, which expires Jan. 1, leaving time for them to

Evanston Public Library officials are in talks with the city about an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), outlining the two entities' financial

Leaning elm at Kristina Pierce’s property on the 3400 block of Park Place. A northwest Evanston homeowner will be allowed to remove an elm tree on her

The city’s budget will be bolstered for at least another year by one-time building permit fees from Northwestern University projects. These fees should

A mural goes up on the western wall of the Heartwood Center, 1818 Dempster St., protesting a Popeyes coming to the site. The Glenview franchisee

Eileen O’Neil, president of AFSCME Local 1891, leads a rally at Fountain Square on Wednesday against the idea of forming an independent library district

Evanston Public Library employees plan rally against plan to separate from city and form independent district, citing concerns over cuts to services and jobs.

Protest rally in Evanston as opponents of Popeyes restaurant proposed healthy food hall alternative.

A mural protests a Popeyes franchise in Evanston, asking the mayor to stop the fast-food chain from opening next door to a wellness center.