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Office building proposed for former Burger King site downtown

If approved the development could add to daytime customer base for downtown restaurants and shops.

By Bill Smith posted About an hour ago

Jeep Cherokee stolen at Park Place

Also, gunshots reported on Darrow.

By Charles Bartling posted 3 mins ago

Sirens sound, but worst of storm bypasses us

Storm warning jolts residents awake -- but Evanston escapes destructive storm.

By Bill Smith posted 3 hours ago

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Education

ETHS to fill school board vacancy

We'll find out Monday which one of eight applicants will fill a vacancy on the high school's board.

By Jeff Hirsh posted 24 hours ago

Evanston celebrates Juneteenth

Evanstonians turned out for a day of festivities today to mark the new national holiday, Juneteenth.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 19, 2021 - 5:08 pm

Education

Student board member: Excited but scared about year ahead

Says fellow students are excited to be back in person, but scared about an expected increase in the workload.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 18, 2021 - 5:06 pm

Toyota stolen at Hinman and Keeney

Also, gunshots reported on Darrow.

By Charles Bartling on June 18, 2021 - 4:01 pm

Opinion

How Dads can be ‘more than a necktie’ this Father’s Day

It’s rare that a dad and his daughter get to experience something for the first time together.

By Brian Anderson on June 18, 2021 - 11:57 am

Roadway and signal improvements planned for Ridge

Changes are aimed at reducing traffic accidents at the intersections.

By Bill Smith on June 18, 2021 - 10:49 am

Storm knocks out power to hundreds of customers

South Evanston area is hardest hit.

By Bill Smith on June 18, 2021 - 8:35 am

Real Estate

Downtown office building listed for sale

Owners reportedly hoping for a 50% premium over what they paid for the property in 2017.

By Bill Smith on June 17, 2021 - 11:35 am

Business

New tenant to fill OfficeMax space on Howard

Discount clothing store to move into vacated office supply store building in shopping center anchored by Jewel and Target.

By Bill Smith on June 17, 2021 - 10:12 am

Government

City seeks to hire own consultant for traffic studies

Skeptical after years of 'no impact' conclusions from developer-hired consultants.

By Bill Smith on June 16, 2021 - 11:10 am

Council pulls plug on arena event plans

Election swept supporters off Council. Pandemic has kept events from being held.

By Bill Smith on June 16, 2021 - 10:06 am

Education

Northwestern eases COVID restrictions

Northwestern University is relaxing some of its' coronavirus-related regulations regarding masks, testing, and event capacity.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 16, 2021 - 6:04 am

Business

Metra adds back reverse commute stops at two Evanston stations

Agency reverses earlier proposal to cut service at the Main Street and Central Street stations.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 15, 2021 - 7:33 pm

Government

Mayor: Old plan ‘looks like it’s from another planet’

Replacement plans could cost $200K and be finished by early next year.

By Bill Smith on June 15, 2021 - 3:59 pm

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