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MLK celebration spotlights youth

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 19:18

Stories and performances tell of young people who were part of the Civil Rights Movement.

Former D65 chief faces assault charge

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 17:32

Police in Georgia charge Devon Horton with aggravated assault and cruelty to children.

Peet’s Coffee closing downtown cafe

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 17:01

Online petition under way trying to get corporate to change its’ mind.

Davis: Consider dissolving the TIFs

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 05:12

Evanston’s five tax increment financing districts have shown varied levels of economic growth.

Asian-inspired eateries set grand opening

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 13:52

The location has been “soft” opened since October.

Anti-ICE ads hit the airwaves

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 13:49

Plus, Evanston Now’s exclusive interview with State Sen. Mike Simmons.

State Senate race heats up

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 09:25

Large contributions from PACs boost campaign accounts.

Top congressional contenders face off

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 05:13

West Ridge forum draws big crowd.

Willard TWI parents seek answers at community meeting

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 04:44

The bilingual program will move to the new Foster School this fall

Some more snow headed our way

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:31

Up to an inch from Thursday evening through Friday morning, and a bit more over the weekend.

LUC gives thumbs up to revised childcare project

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 13:03

Some neighbors still raised concerns about traffic congestion.

Flu cases on the rise

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 07:56

Local hospital admissions increase as well.

Dogtopia relocation gets nod from LUC

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 05:00

The recommendation came despite concerns from residents of the neighboring condo building.

Supreme Court lets Bost ballot count challenge proceed

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 13:55
Justices say that as a candidate he has standing sue over mail-in ballot rules.

Amazon plans mini-fulfillment center on Main

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 13:07

Gig-economy service allows deliveries in workers’ personal vehicles.

Snow showers sweep in

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 09:05

Expected to exit our area by late morning.

Mason Park expansion could break ground next year

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 05:36

Project may tap into TIF funding, city says.

Deed search delays landmarking hearing

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 05:25

Request to designate Lincolnwood School delayed a month at request of District 65.

Leon changes course, backs Phil Andrew in 9th

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 19:07

Democratic committeeman backing former FBI agent from Wilmette after pressure campaign to drop Congress bid.

Cyclist struck near Haven Middle School

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 16:10

Bicyclist, 73, hospitalized with leg injury.

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