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Guaranteed income plan expanded

4 hours 55 min ago

As city seeks to spend federal aid before year-end deadline.

Council votes to landmark Willard School

5 hours 12 min ago

But Rodgers says landmark status will complicate redevelopment of school sites.

Displaced Wesley tenants get one more year of aid

5 hours 23 min ago

Six households still lack affordable housing of 18 initially displaced, city staff says.

Central Street water main work underway

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 15:03

Four blocks near Ryan Field are getting the new mains.

Drought causing ongoing water concerns

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:08

Legislature holds hearing about supply across state.

Roycemore leaders promise answers soon

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 20:25

To provide financial update after week-long visit by consultant.

Downtown gets annual cleanup for Earth Day

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 19:56

The annual event aims to clean up downtown and foster community among participants.

Willard landmarking effort up for vote

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 15:00

Shorefront concludes building the school played role in Black displacement in northwest Evanston.

Council to consider additional aid for Wesley tenants

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 10:00

Ald. Bobby Burns is seeking up to $63,229 more support for six households.

Street named for former Chute principal

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 20:44

“James (Jim) McHolland Way” sign now displayed on Oakton Street outside the school.

It’s hands on at Earth Day Fest this year

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 15:07

Attendees went to work cleaning areas near Ladd Arboretum.

Top Forty

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 10:10

New oral history book tells Evanston’s story through the lives of 40 diverse leaders.

Roycemore said to face serious money woes

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 05:30

Board chair: “very difficult position” has led to leadership change.

New venues on tap for liquor licenses

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 18:43

New jazz club, bakery and pizza spots among the applicants to serve booze.

D65 addressing recess concerns at Lincoln Elementary

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 17:05

Superintendent says two individual tried to interact with students on the playground.

City: Pro soccer can stay at lakefront in 2027

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:19

Gives Chicago Stars the option to remain, although team does not have to take it.

Pritzker housing plan gets Senate hearing

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 13:46

Supporters say more supply will improve affordability. Foes decry “one-size-fits-all” zoning.

State offers online resources for SNAP recipients

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 12:55
Shares job, training and volunteer opportunities that meet new federal food assistance work requirements.

Lakefront protection ordinance could come this summer

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:28

Panel seeks to prevent future city leadership from selling off lakefront land.

CTA train derailed at Howard, service suspended

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 21:22

Yellow Line train was heading northbound when it derailed, no injures reported.

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