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ETHS: Racist taunt directed at basketball player

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 21:13

Led to student section of opposing team being thrown out.

D65 employee seeks pre-trial release in sex abuse case

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:00

The two defendants were in court Wednesday. One requested release, the other did not.

Debate: House candidate to face off on Fox 32

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 14:09

Six top contenders will split into two three-person panels for 6 p.m. program.

Evanston home prices rise 5.8%

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 05:02

And rents were up 6.1%,

Main Street Fair faces deadline

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 04:54

Has about a week to raise $30K or event won’t happen.

State may regulate personal data use in pricing

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 14:53
Two bills would require disclosure, one would require opt-out option.

NU names Sarah Jessica Parker as commencement speaker

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 13:55

Ceremony to take place in Chicago on June 14.

City announces sustainability grants

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 13:36

Certain buildings larger than 20,000 square feet are eligible to receive up to $25,000.

D65 board member wants speed cams near schools

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 09:41

Idea came up during transportation safety discussion.

Council hones in on zoning scope

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 09:11

Approves document meant to guide search for a zoning consulting firm.

Downtown jazz club gets go ahead from council

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 05:50

Plus, a recap from Monday’s City Council meeting.

D65 board votes to dismiss an administrator

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 05:31

But won’t say who.

Alders approve new vacation rental limits

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 05:20

Add rule subjecting any new rentals to a “negative cumulative effect” test.

Cops called on House candidate for canvassing

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 04:39

Woman in Buena Park apartment building called police on State Sen. Mike Simmons.

Dueling attack ads hit the airwaves 

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 16:16

As super PAC backing Fine goes negative, Biss hits back with attack ad of his own.

What does Pritzker’s nuclear energy order do?

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 16:07
Seeks to develop new plants -- enough to power two million homes.

Fundraising to expand abortion access

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 10:28
Public-private partnership emerges as Illinois serves more out-of-state women.

Studio5 music venue marks 10 years

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 05:05

Artistic director has an EP release show slated in May.

Vacation rentals owners concerned over proposed restrictions

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 06:10

City Council is set to consider new short-term rentals regulations on Monday.

Dance Marathon moving back to tent

Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:03

Had been at Welsh-Ryan for the past couple of years.

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