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Community Fridge group looking to expand

12 hours 52 min ago

Hoping to add new locations.

Report: NU, feds nearing deal

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 13:14

School reportedly would pay $75 million fine.

Schools, city enter new formal agreement

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 12:46

D65 parent calls for continued collaboration and “bold leadership.”

28 people apply for D65 board vacancy

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 12:38

No, that’s not a typo.

Projects planned to bracket new Northlight

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 05:38

Restaurant on one side, mixed use building on another.

Toy designer Marvin Glass was a sad, eccentric genius

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 05:22

The Evanstonian, a morose and secretive man, was a giant of the U.S. post-war toy industry.

Progressive Caucus backs Biss

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 13:42

Lawmakers call mayor a “critical partner” in advancing progressive legislation.

City eyes helping Family Focus find buyer

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 10:57

Plan could lead to new housing on Dewey, city says.

Vacation rental moratorium extended

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 10:45

Plus … New police cars on the way and an update from the city manager on the public library.

Council OKs budget, smaller property tax hike

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 23:04

Tax increase to cost homeowners, but not as much as initially thought.

From eyesore to eye-popping

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 18:20

Vacant building now resembles street-facing art gallery.

Abughazaleh scores top climate endorsement

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 05:08

Group to support her campaign with volunteers across district.

Fun and games return to History Center

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 04:56

Kids can play with some of the toys and games on display.

Council gets new ICE resolutions

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 04:44

“Federal agents have occupied our city and endangered our community,” resolutions say.

NU takes field hockey crown … again

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 17:09

Wins NCAA championship for second year in a row.

Environmental equity study draft reviewed

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 10:43

Develops strategies for improving lifespan in lower income neighborhoods.

Football team is going bowling

Sat, 11/22/2025 - 19:05

Nail-biter win at Wrigley makes ‘Cats bowl-eligible.

Holiday Bazaar offers eclectic gift ideas

Sat, 11/22/2025 - 16:23

At least a dozen new vendors participating in the WCE event this year.

Beating the barrels

Sat, 11/22/2025 - 10:50

New Central Street business owners optimistic about location.

A ‘principal’ mystery at District 65

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 16:11

Unclear who signed letter about school closings.

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