Reporter for EvanstonNow.com // send tips, questions, etc to adrian@evanstonnow.com or 224-307-6253.https://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mrfq6ii4sk2rColectivo 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. https://evanstonnow.com/colectivo-coffee-to-open-second-evanston-shop/?content_key=16994|sjr3i1S00J8dpHHwARAf0jcpIzo4uUaL24 Jul 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfq6ii4sk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mrea5popp22rNEW: 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: https://evanstonnow.com/city-staff-recommends-pricier-bid-for-zoning-rewrite/24 Jul 2026 01:45 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrea5popp22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mr47kl24xk2xThe 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. https://evanstonnow.com/two-rezoning-consultant-candidates-named/?content_key=16994|gTuPL0Bd3MLC2s9d3P5quFT5UkTQ5Rud20 Jul 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr47kl24xk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mqoxrighl22sDespite 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. https://evanstonnow.com/roycemore-wont-open-for-2026-27-school-year/?content_key=16994|LyDtLGHb6rtGc7EBj5iXvq6cJXNV4kwS15 Jul 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoxrighl22shttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mqglyq3uvk22If 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… [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jul 2026 06:57 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqglyq3uvk22https://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mqds37g4os2zThe 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. https://evanstonnow.com/what-federal-housing-reforms-could-mean-for-evanston/?content_key=16994|zP0EiqX8MjzseIwJZ3ZN7pGHUrdydqZG11 Jul 2026 04:08 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqds37g4os2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mq35tts6rs2rA 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. https://evanstonnow.com/luc-gets-revised-central-townhomes-plan/?content_key=16994|h761jeNokMtS1aS6YYW1xQflhdvoJEH807 Jul 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq35tts6rs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mpyk76gms22nPublic 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. https://evanstonnow.com/emerson-jackson-planning-about-to-begin/?content_key=16994|evo6s9QXIUK9wB82JMHVUGVFvoOuLpSK06 Jul 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyk76gms22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3moydwje3ys2xNEW: 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. https://evanstonnow.com/the-cradle-sells-evanston-hq-building/?content_key=16994|gONlJ6X1OOoVTlPZMzYJ56SkLSjV96JQ23 Jun 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3moydwje3ys2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mo45l5bzj22tThe 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. https://evanstonnow.com/hampton-parkway-apartments-cited-for-violating-citys-iho/12 Jun 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo45l5bzj22thttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mn3pz2xrs22qAs 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. https://evanstonnow.com/clock-is-ticking-on-housing-bills/?content_key=16994|LjBn3xpjdeXsJjdxvjsHQZM72OeNnL8Z30 May 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn3pz2xrs22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mmwgno6f7k2oThis 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. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 May 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwgno6f7k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mmtvzjuwds2qA beauty that should have never been taken down😔 [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 May 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtvzjuwds2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mmtr55gzdc2gFrom @mattheweadie.bsky.social: The Evanston City Council tabled a final vote last night on a proposed 30-unit apartment building on Emerson. The project has faced pushback from a nearby landlord and neighbors, and concerns about how it could impact a historic Black church.27 May 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtr55gzdc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/amartinez99.bsky.social/post/3mmh3jn5bx22hSign taped at Evanston’s Guzman y Gomez location this morning saying it has “cease trading”. The Australian-based chain announced overnight it was immediately closing its U.S. restaurants, all of which are in the Chicagoland area.22 May 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:aoviduyk7lbbxqvbbobbd4bj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmh3jn5bx22h