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Colectivo Coffee plans to open a second Evanston location by early next year, the Milwaukee-based chain announced this morning. The new shop will be on the former Lincolnwood Service Station site, an Evanston landmark. evanstonnow.com/colectivo-co...
Colectivo Coffee to open second Evanston shop - Evanston NowNew location planned for one-time gas station on Central Street.evanstonnow.comNEW: City staff is recommending Evanston's City Council pick Code Studio to rewrite the city's zoning code. While it's the more expensive bid, the city was able to negotiate the cost from $1.09 million to $911,480. Alders will consider the recommendation Monday: evanstonnow.com/city-staff-r...
City staff recommends pricier bid for zoning rewrite - Evanston NowBut slices about 16% from vendor's original cost estimate.evanstonnow.comThe City of Evanston released proposals of the two firms seeking to lead the city’s zoning rewrite. One wants nearly three times more than the other. The City Council will review both proposals next Monday. Breakdown from @mattheweadie.bsky.social on both bids. evanstonnow.com/two-rezoning...
Two rezoning consultant candidates named - Evanston NowOne wants almost three-times as much as the other for the code rewrite project.evanstonnow.comDespite announcing last month that the school would remain open, Roycemore officials reversed course this morning, telling families that the school would suspend operations this upcoming academic year, citing unexpected enrollment declines. evanstonnow.com/roycemore-wo...
Roycemore won't open for 2026-27 school year - Evanston Now"Heartbreaking" decision says board faced with enrollment declines.evanstonnow.comIf I had a nickel for every time I was up for a historical news event that broke very early on a Sunday morning this year, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t many but crazy it’s happened twice. I’ll still shock…
NBC NewsBREAKING: Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump, has died, his office confirmed. He was 71.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has officially become law, despite President Trump’s refusal to sign the bipartisan bill. Here’s how the federal housing bill could impact Evanston. evanstonnow.com/what-federal...
What federal housing reforms could mean for Evanston - Evanston NowIt just may help produce more housing here.evanstonnow.comA scaled-down townhome development proposed on Central St. is back in front of Evanston's Land Use Commission tomorrow night. The panel rejected a previous 11-unit version of the project in March. evanstonnow.com/luc-gets-rev...
LUC gets revised Central townhomes plan - Evanston NowThe commission rejected a previous version of the project in March.evanstonnow.comPublic workshops to gather feedback on the vacant lot at Emerson & Jackson are set to occur in the next few weeks. Evanston is working with two firms to lead this "site-visioning" process. evanstonnow.com/emerson-jack...
Emerson-Jackson planning about to begin - Evanston NowCity working with two firms to lead public workshops in the coming weeks.evanstonnow.comNEW: The Cradle has sold its longtime headquarters at Ridge and Simpson to a Wilmette-based architect for $3 million. The 103-year-old adoption agency is now leasing the building as it prepares to move elsewhere in Evanston, likely in early 2027. evanstonnow.com/the-cradle-s...
The Cradle sells Evanston HQ building - Evanston NowEyes early 2027 move as it seeks a smaller new locationevanstonnow.comThe former condos-turned-apartments at 2730 Hampton Parkway has received dozens of citations for violating Evanston's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Its owners say they're in compliance, however the city is disputing this. evanstonnow.com/hampton-park...
Hampton Parkway apartments cited for violating city's IHO - Evanston NowThe property's owners say they're in compliance with affordability rules. The city says they're notevanstonnow.comAs the penultimate day of the spring legislative session begins, a look at some of the housing bills still pending. With the state budget and Bears “megaprojects” bill still left, it’s growing more likely lawmakers will punt on housing legislation until the fall. evanstonnow.com/clock-is-tic...
Clock is ticking on housing bills - Evanston NowIllinois lawmakers are set to adjourn on Sunday, making it more likely housing get punted to the fall.evanstonnow.comThis time residents are actually wanting less parking, in part, to preserve green space Three Crowns is saying if they don’t get this additional parking, residents better not complain about lack of on-street parking since their staff will be forced to park there.
Matthew EadieRequirement of Evanston headlines:
While there hasn’t been much legislative action yet on Pritzker’s BUILD agenda, plenty has been said, especially this past week. Plus Biss’ lessons to YIMBYs following the passage of Evanston’s Housing4All plan Read more below: evanstonnow.com/the-build-up...
The BUILD up in rhetoric - Evanston NowPlus Biss' lessons to YIMBYs following the passage of the city's housing plan.evanstonnow.comFWIW this panel has no legal authority over this proposal, but I know one Evanston alder that’ll gladly use their critiques to object to this project at the next council meeting.
Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz“Like a middle finger” and “Soviet-era public housing” were some ways Evanston’s preservation panel described a proposed Emerson mid-rise last night They were asked to weigh in given the project’s proximity to Ebenezer AME Church, which is designed as a city landmark evanstonnow.com/giving-the-m...
“Like a middle finger” and “Soviet-era public housing” were some ways Evanston’s preservation panel described a proposed Emerson mid-rise last night They were asked to weigh in given the project’s proximity to Ebenezer AME Church, which is designed as a city landmark evanstonnow.com/giving-the-m...
'Giving the middle finger to the city' - Evanston NowPreservation commissioners critique apartment project next door to historic church.evanstonnow.comEvanston alders gave initial approval last night in the first step to sell city-owned land near Main/Sherman being proposed for apartments and townhomes. Plus, they advances plans for an Emerson mid-rise, with the Preservation Commission asked to weigh in tonight. evanstonnow.com/plans-for-em...
Plans for Emerson mid-rise, Main property sale advance - Evanston NowPreservation Commission asked to discuss Emerson project Tuesday night.evanstonnow.comThe Housing Opportunity Development Corp. broke ground today on a 33-unit affordable housing development in Evanston's 5th Ward. Some pro-housing advocates say the project is a model for "YIGBY" efforts they're pushing for at the state level. evanstonnow.com/hodc-breaks-...
HODC breaks ground on 33-unit affordable housing project - Evanston NowConstruction expected to get underway next month.evanstonnow.com