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D65 Board should ‘question the process’

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 18:44

Finance panel member says money-saving solutions other than closing schools are being ignored.

School closing shift takes D65 neighborhoods by surprise

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 17:13

Buildings considered “safe” from shutdown are now potentially in jeopardy.

605 Davis wins first council vote

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 04:31

Tower would be Evanston’s tallest.

Big changes in D65 school closing saga

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 03:57

Board now looking at shutting two schools instead of three, and some of the names have changed.

City to respond to, document ICE sightings

Mon, 10/27/2025 - 18:42

Police commander says city can’t “force federal law enforcement agents to give us credentials,” but will make “every attempt.”

Dozen make ballot slot lottery in 9th

Mon, 10/27/2025 - 18:32

Frontrunners among those making 8 a.m. deadline to compete for top ballot position in race for Schakowsky’s seat.

Parents protest ahead of board meeting

Mon, 10/27/2025 - 18:13

Hope to head off District 65 school closings.

Candidates file for crowded primaries

Mon, 10/27/2025 - 17:27
GOP gubernatorial field remains uncertain as Darren Bailley deals with loss of family members in helicopter crash.

D65 families rally to halt proposed school closures

Sun, 10/26/2025 - 20:33

Parents say they don’t trust D65 leadership.

Thousands in Evanston may lose food benefits

Sun, 10/26/2025 - 07:00
SNAP cuts go into effect Nov. 1 unless congressional stalemate is resolved.

Spooky Saturday on Main-Dempster Mile

Sat, 10/25/2025 - 16:47

Annual event attracts large crowds seeking treats from area businesses.

Natural gas rate increases likely

Sat, 10/25/2025 - 15:20
Nicor bills for Evanston residents would go up 5% to 6% if state regulators approve the hikes next month.

Move to Evanston brings $occer $uccess

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 15:46

Women’s pro team already doubling season ticket sales.

D65 parent rallies set for Sunday and Monday

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 15:28

As school board continues debating potential school closings.

Environment board braces for budget cuts

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 15:20

Cuts would “significantly hit” Sustain Evanston grant program.

605 Davis developers cut tower height

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 05:43

At 29-floors building would still be Evanston’s tallest.

CPS putting Horton on ‘Do Not Hire’ list

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 05:19

One co-defendant already there, another is under suspension.

Popeyes pulls application, Heartwood to buy Dempster building

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 18:24

Nancy Floy to pursue her vision for a restaurant at the site.

Transit workers rally for funding bill

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 18:20

“We’re out of time, so let’s get this done,” CTA union leader says.

City pauses leaf blower ordinance enforcement

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 18:18

Landscaper taken by ICE Tuesday on Monroe.

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