Historic Strand Theatre is now on the market

EVANSTON — The agenda for the May 9 Evanston City Council work session consisted of five major items for discussion. The session was held in the main council chambers due to expectations of a larger crowd than normal.

Julie O’Connell, with the Urban Renewal Agency (URA), who provided the council with the URA’s annual financial report for fiscal year 2022 and upcoming planned projects and activities.

“Our income comes from memberships, sponsors and the fundraising activities we promote,” O’Connell said. “We show a loss in both income and expenses for the Strand as the city now charges for the use of the Strand and we no longer have to pay the maintenance for the building.”