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Roycemore auditor doubts school’s future

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 18:48

Says there is “substantial doubt” whether school can “continue as a going concern.”

Evanston home values continue to rise

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 16:22

Home prices saw a 6.6% increase from 12 months ago.

Loyola Academy names new principal

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 14:52

Steve Tortorello has coordinated initiatives among the region’s Catholic high schools.

Mung Chiang named new NU president

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:25

The engineering professor now is president of Purdue University.

D65: Six groups interested in acquiring Rhodes

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 05:03

District plans to sell or lease soon-to-close school building.

ETHS graduating seniors take their final bows as Wildkits

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 18:00

Alum and Emmy-nominated actress Lauren Lapkus was the guest speaker.

New Roycemore leaders see path forward

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 18:38

Revamping budget, cutting costs, launching fundraising campaign.

Area youth display their art at YEA! festival

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 18:12

Attendees painted tiles that will become part of a new mural on Main Street.

The BUILD up in rhetoric

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 10:30

Plus Biss’ lessons to YIMBYs following the passage of the city’s housing plan.

Second suspect charged in shooting on Howard

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 05:11

19-year-old charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon.

10K expected for Dillo Day

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:24

NU’s lakefront music festival Saturday to run until 10:30 p.m.

New entertainment venue proposed on Howard

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 14:47

Space would serve as a cafe by day, comedy club by night.

Social Services panel advance emergency assistance pilot

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 04:56

Program would provide aid for low- to moderate-income households facing unexpected financial hardship.

Main-Dempster Mile hosts arts-centered beverage crawl

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 04:47

But a ribbon-cutting for Evanston Made’s new location was postponed.

AI regulation bills introduced in Springfield

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 16:50
Senate Democrats -- using California and New York measures as a model -- say feds have failed to act.

Ballet school sets 40th anniversary show

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:11

Students to perform “Sleeping Beauty” this weekend.

D65 updates summer device policy

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:02

Families will have to opt in for students to take their iPads home for the summer.

Census: Evanston’s not growing

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 08:00

City sees essentially no growth in several years, with -2.2% population change since 2020.

Davis threatens to ‘stall the start date’ for Ryan Field

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 05:33

Sustainability plan draft submitted this week described by Ryan Field advisory group as lackluster.

Preservation panel reviews lakefront protection ordinance

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:57

Members say the ordinance should also protect cultural assets.

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