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Matthew Eadie

@mattheweadie.bsky.social

Politics & government reporter @evanstonnow.bsky.social 📸✍🏼 // @bostonu.bsky.social alum //matthew@evanstonnow.com Have a tip? I'm on Signal: mattheweadie.02

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Matthew Eadie@mattheweadie.bsky.social · 3h ago

Juliana Stratton, the Democratic Senate nominee in Illinois, lends her support to Abdul El-Sayed after his win in Michigan:

Juliana Stratton@julianastratton.bsky.social · 3h ago

Congratulations @abdulelsayed.bsky.social on a hard-fought primary win! And thank you to the millions in Michigan who made your voices heard. As we turn towards November and beyond, it’s critical we unite as Democrats to flip the Senate and stand up to Donald Trump. Let’s get it done!

Matthew Eadie@mattheweadie.bsky.social · yesterday

The city's argument on why this matters: "The Government was aware of this litigation and the potential implications of its alleged interests over two years ago ... A timely motion to intervene would have been filed shortly after this case began.”

Here, conspicuously absent from the Government’s motion to intervene is an answer to the question of when the Government first learned of this litigation. See ECF No. 48–49. That is because the answer makes clear that the Government’s motion was unreasonably delayed. The Government was aware of this litigation and the potential implication of its alleged interests over two years ago. The Government’s own communication to Evanston in June 2024, just over a month after the case was filed, stated that the Government was “monitoring” the case. See Ex. 1. It then met with Evanston shortly thereafter on July 3, 2024. See Ex. 2. A timely motion to intervene would have been filed shortly after this case began. At that time, the Government knew or should have known that the alleged interests it seeks to protect now might be affected by the outcome of the litigation. A motion for intervention must be timely; the Government’s motion here was not.
Matthew Eadie@mattheweadie.bsky.social · yesterday

In the city's response to the motion last month, attorneys revealed that DOJ officials contacted the city in 2024, after the original suit was filed, saying DOJ was "monitoring" the case City officials and DOJ met on July 3, 2024, to discuss, per emails

Matthew Eadie@mattheweadie.bsky.social · last wk.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss submitted a notarized letter of resignation last week, reaffirming a binding date of resignation effective just before midnight on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 A special election to fill his seat will occur in early 2027 as he runs for Congress on Nov. 3

July 21, 2026 I am writing to inform you of my resignation from the office of mayor, effective 11:59pm, Sunday, October 18, 2026. I am resigning at that date and time to ensure that irrespective of the outcome of the November election, Evanston will have a 2027 special election to determine who will serve out the final two years of the term that I was elected to in 2025. It has been an honor to serve as Evanston's mayor, working alongside you and the 81st and 82st City Councils to implement reparations, reform public safety, take bold climate action, address Evanston's housing challenges, and more. Evanston will continue to navigate very challenging waters, as the Trump administration assaults our values, the safety of our families, and our municipal revenues. Whether as a member of Congress or a private citizen, I look forward to continuing to partner with you and our City government on behalf of all Evanston residents. Thank you again for your collaboration and friendship. Daniel Biss Mayor, City of Evanston
Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz@amartinez99.bsky.social · 2w ago

The 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 Now

One wants almost three-times as much as the other for the code rewrite project.

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Matthew Eadie@mattheweadie.bsky.social · 3w ago

Illinois' delegation voted 8-9 on Rep. Massie's amendment to cut aid to Israel Davis, GarcĂ­a, Jackson, Kelly, Quigley, Ramirez, Schakowsky and Underwood voted YES Budzinski, Casten, Foster, Krishnamoorthi, Schneider and Sorensen joined the three Republicans voting NO

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Evanston Now@evanstonnow.bsky.social · 3w ago

AMC Evanston to close until next year for renovation

AMC Evanston 12 at 1715 Maple Ave. in downtown will close at the end of the day on Sunday, July 19, until early 2027 for a renovation and theater removal project. In a statement Tuesday, AMC Theaters and Continuum Development, which owns the Church Street Plaza building that houses the theater, said the renovation will lead to a “all-new moviegoing experience” in downtown Evanston when the theaters reopen early next year.

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