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Library director on leave for over two months

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:40

Board plans to hire search firm to find an interim replacement.

West Town Bakery closes after nearly two-year run

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 18:32

OKAY Cannabis Dispensary is still open for business in the Howard Street building.

Geracaris ‘totally comfortable’ voting on Stars

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 17:02

City’s legal team says his job with NU doesn’t bar him from casting a vote.

‘Positive momentum’ for Bears stadium plan

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 14:19
But state funding deal for move to Arlington Heights is not in the end zone, lawmakers say.

Overdue at the library: Tax dollars

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 11:19

Cook County has still not made all of the expected property tax payments.

HCDC to consider rental price-fixing ban

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 05:50

It would target software using private information to help landlords set rental prices.

Library director expected to step down

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:55

Yolande Wilburn to submit her resignation Wednesday, board president says

Pritzker to unveil new state budget

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:36
Faces revenue growth challenges and doubts about federal funding.

Talk trash, save cash

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 15:09

ETHS cuts number of garbage cans as part of sustainability efforts.

Biss says he will brief lawmakers on NU protest inquiry

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 15:05

Accuses GOP of “baseless political attack” and ties congressional opponent to it.

Lunar New Year celebration moves to SPACE this year

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 05:43

Lion Dance remains the highlight of the celebration.

Interview: Daniel Biss for U.S. House

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 05:20

Evanston mayor sits down for an interview ahead of the March 17 Democratic primary for Congress.

YWCA seeks to stop teen dating violence

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 05:11

Benefit concert scheduled for March.

The growing fight over vacation rentals

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 10:47

Evanston has a lot of company in seeking new limits on short-term rentals.

Bill would limit homeowners insurance rate hikes

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 05:45
Gabel moves to revive failed legislation that Pritzker favors.

Catch it if you can

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 15:37

Ultimate Frisbee reaching out to attract girls to fast-growing sport.

Biss drops poll showing wide lead in 9th

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:15

Plus, an interview with Laura Fine and more news from this week on the election campaign trail.

Report: NU endowment grew 6.7% in 2025

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 09:55

NU’s total endowment was valued at over $15 billion.

State Senate hopefuls face off in Glenview

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 05:39

Race sees first negative ads this week as Hanley and Ruttenberg near election day.

Duckworth backs Biss in Congressional race

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 16:16

Environmental group Sierra Club also backs Evanston mayor.

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