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Tens of thousands of 911 calls stream into the Evanston Police Department every year. From minor disputes to critical encounters, one versatile group is tasked with handling them all: police officers. But soon, that may change. “It is really obvious, if you look at all the different things we ask our police officers to do...

Dozens of community members gathered Wednesday to say goodbye to Bookends & Beginnings’ beloved Bookman’s Alley location.  The bookstore will begin relocating to 1620 Orrington Ave. on Saturday, just months after its new landlord more than doubled rent for its longtime home off Sherman Avenue. “A bookstore is a community space,” co-owner Nina Barrett said...

Evanston’s proposed 2023 budget targets post-pandemic economic recovery, addresses  sustainability efforts and creates new government positions. It totals to about $402.5 million –– a $42.1 million increase from the adopted 2022 budget –– and is unpopular with the mayor and other public figures.  The Daily broke down five things to know about the proposed budget....

Since University President Michael Schill took over in September, debates about mental health response programs, parking congestion and Northwestern’s Ryan Field rebuild have dominated conversation among Evanston’s leadership. While Schill has not announced new financial partnerships with the city, he told The Daily he plans to continue working with Evanston to advance the city’s social...

Music teacher Paula McKernan, locally known as “Paula the Bard,” stepped up to the microphone on Sunday, ukulele in hand, and started to sing her original song “Women Choose.” in front of hundreds of pro-choice demonstrators.  “Trust your sister, trust your lover, trust your mother, trust your wife,” McKernan sang. “Trust our reasons and decisions....

City Council intends to appoint Luke Stowe as interim city manager after Kelley Gandurski steps down from the role, the city announced Friday.  Stowe has worked in Evanston for 10 years and brings nearly 25 years of local government experience. He currently works as Evanston’s Chief Information Officer and as the interim deputy city manager....

Evanston residents said they hope to see responsiveness, empathy, approachability and community engagement as key traits of the new Evanston police chief at a Wednesday Police Chief Town Hallas the role is set to be filled in the coming weeks. The event, which was held at the Robert Crown Community Center, was hosted by the...

Starting Jan. 10, patrons of dining, fitness or entertainment venues in Evanston will need proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter. Those five years and older will need to show a Center for Disease Control COVID-19 vaccination card, a digital or physical photo, an app, or a digital immunization record of their vaccination. Those ages 16...

City Council discussed the 2022 proposed budget Monday night, diving into hot-button issues like Robert Crown Community Center maintenance costs, citywide understaffing and beach payments for Evanston residents. Here’s how the conversation shook out.  Filing vacant city positions  The city grapples with a staffing shortage — last year, 29 positions were held vacant. But many councilmembers...

City government will require all staff to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide weekly test results to the Evanston Health and Human Services Department starting Nov. 15, according to a Monday announcement.  More than 82% of city employees are already vaccinated against COVID-19, according to EHHS reports. Staff members may be exempt from the...