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Dated news about Evanston’s 2027 elections and the decisions on the ballot’s agenda. Every item is sourced. Follow along with the updates feed.

  1. Fri Oct 16, 2026Acting mayor pick now expected Oct. 26, not Oct. 19Evanston’s City Council is expected to choose an acting mayor at its regular Oct. 26 meeting; a special meeting set for Oct. 19 is expected to be canceled.
  2. Fri Oct 16, 2026District 65 proposes closing Dewey and LincolnwoodDistrict 65 administrators proposed closing Dewey and Lincolnwood elementary schools as part of about $20 million in cuts. The board votes Nov. 9 on advancing the plan.
  3. Fri Oct 16, 2026What’s in Evanston’s proposed 2027 budgetEvanston’s proposed 2027 budget raises the city property tax levy 10% and the water rate 25%, and raises rideshare, streaming and natural gas taxes. Votes Nov. 9 and Nov. 23.
  4. Fri Oct 16, 2026Evanston is hiring a new ethics counselEvanston is seeking a new special counsel to investigate and prosecute ethics complaints. Proposals are due Oct. 27; a council vote is expected Nov. 9.