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Unemployment rate continues to tick up

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 16:11

Local and state jobless rates both rose in February

Sure sign of spring

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:54

Orange barrels are sprouting up around town.

City launches emergency bracelet program

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:34

Designed for residents with disabilities.

Millionaires tax plan falls short

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:29
Proposed constitutional amendment doesn't have enough votes in state House.

Police investigate shooting at Mason Park

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:53

Two groups shoot at each other, but no injuries reported. ETHS placed on soft lockdown.

More than just ‘Yankee Doodle’

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 11:59

Upcoming local concert celebrates America’s 250th with music from 1776-1861.

Staff: Free parking for shoppers would be costly

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 05:19

Economic Development Committee directs staff to look into options for free parking or streamlined payment options.

LUC backs animal hospital relocation

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 05:14

Evanston Animal Hospital is looking to move to vacant retail space at Tapestry Station.

House approves megaprojects bill

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 01:45
But the Bears want changes

New cafe opens downtown

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 17:04

Becomes the third restaurant in Hilton Orrington Hotel.

Local musicians plan show for International Jazz Day

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 16:58

Free concert to be held April 30.

Study says state lags in preschool expansion

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 16:56
Other states doing better, despite governor's initiatives.

House approves redistricting amendment

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 16:55
Welch says he fears Supreme Court will overrule voting rights act provision aimed at ensuring minority representation.

Legacy tower project breaks ground

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:32

Downtown high-rise with 110 apartments scheduled for fall 2027 completion.

HCDC advances rental price-fixing ban

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 05:17

Ordinance targets software using private information to help landlords set rental prices.

MetroSquash pitching squash center on Dodge

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:40

South side-based nonprofit looking to build state-of-the-art facility in Evanston.

Pritzker bans prediction market bets for state workers

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:35

Governor says using nonpublic information to place bets “represents a dangerous escalation of corruption.”

One injured in shooting, police say

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:33

EPD confirms non-life-threatening injury in shooting Tuesday evening.

Upcoming state budget still in flux

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:44

Current revenues strong, but outlook is uncertain. Millionaires tax referendum still in play.

D65 breaking a budget promise

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 13:36

Looking to reduce previous commitment on spending to repair schools.

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