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Schakowsky will endorse Biss as successor

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 15:30

Evanston’s longtime congresswoman is backing the city’s mayor in a crowded field to replace her.

Major data breach at human services unit

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 14:10
IDHS admits protected health information was stored on publicly accessible website for years.

Jazz club, cocktail bar planned downtown

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 09:22

Owner plans an “intimate, seductive, immersive experience” for Sherman Avenue space.

Election 2026: Dates to watch for

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 09:16

Early voting begins in Chicago in one month, but in two months in Evanston.

D65: Best choice for Willard TWI kids is Foster

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 05:00

But there is an option for current Willard TWI students to stay there, although TWI will be gone.

Northwestern enrolls largest class in years

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 19:00

But the number of incoming international undergraduate students declined.

New lakefront dining spot on NU campus

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 15:58

Luna’s Pub and Grill hopes to serve students and Evanston residents.

Graduated income tax still a political longshot

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 15:24
Despite mounting pressure on state budget.

A look to Evanston’s housing future

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 13:30

City may be poised for a surge in housing construction.

Crave Cookies opens on Church Street

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 10:51

Owners see ready market for sweet treats in college town.

House candidates call to impeach Trump after Venezuela strike

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 21:54

Incumbent, Jan Schakowsky, refrains from impeachment call, but says Americans “don’t want another war for oil.”

Church-based market offers convenience, variety

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 15:36

Proceeds from farmers market sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Church go to charity.

Another major coaching hire for NU football

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 14:53

Jerry Neuheisel coming here from UCLA as QB coach.

New business opening downtown

Fri, 01/02/2026 - 12:28

Learning center filling vacant spot on Sherman Avenue.

Hazmat response in 1400 block of Chicago

Fri, 01/02/2026 - 11:40

Traffic blocked by fire units for over an hour.

Time to think of summer camp

Fri, 01/02/2026 - 08:48

City’s summer camp guide comes out Monday.

Where housing projects stand at the start of a new year

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 04:57

Hundreds of new apartments expected to be delivered starting in 2027.

Martinelli ties single-game scoring high as NU wins big

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 11:32

‘Cats top Howard at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Midterm year is upon us

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 10:49

Plus, the most recognized candidate on social media is leaving one of the biggest platforms in protest.

ETHS gets another property tax payment from county

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 05:29

Will not have to borrow millions to pay the bills.

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