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Union polling members on ETHS return to face-to-face classes

Union president says he wants feedback on what issues need to be addressed in collective bargaining.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 26, 2021 - 3:14 pm

Education

Two new COVID-19 cases at District 65 this week

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 reported two new COVID-19 cases among students this week. That compares to four new cases last week.

By Bill Smith posted 6 mins ago

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Business

Foreclosure lawsuit filed against Hilton Orrington

Owner expected to turn over the keys to lender.

By Bill Smith posted 24 hours ago

Government

28 new COVID cases here, 2,441 statewide

Over 100,000 people vaccinated statewide yesterday. Seven-day positive test rate for Evanston now 3.0%

By Bill Smith on February 26, 2021 - 3:41 pm

Theft from bike cage at Nichols

Mountain bike is stolen yesterday at middle school on Greenleaf Street.

By Charles Bartling on February 26, 2021 - 2:43 pm

Education

NU cases rose again this week

COVID-19 cases reported at Northwestern University rose to 52 this week compared to 46 the previous week.

By Bill Smith on February 26, 2021 - 12:24 pm

Government

New United Center site to vaccinate 6K per day

State and federal officials announced plans to open a new vaccination facility at the United Center in Chicago that will be able to provide 6,000 vaccine doses per day.

By Bill Smith on February 26, 2021 - 12:08 pm

Government

40 new COVID cases here. Record vaccinations statewide

130K people vaccinated Wednesday. Evanston's seven-day positive test rate rises to 2.7%

By Bill Smith on February 25, 2021 - 3:32 pm

Education

D65 citizen panel to advise on redistricting, 5th Ward school

While it may be a few years and multiple millions of dollars away, a school in Evanston's 5th Ward is getting another push from the District 65 administration.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 25, 2021 - 12:57 pm

Government

Housing reform measure stalls

Action deferred on proposal remove limit on the size of non-family households.

By Bill Smith on February 25, 2021 - 10:11 am

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Government

Farmers market may move to Fountain Square

But move likely not to happen until 2023.

By Bill Smith on February 25, 2021 - 9:01 am

Government

Four new COVID cases here, 2,022 across state

State says early 5% of Illinois residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Seven-day positive test rate in Evanston now 2.6%,

By Bill Smith on February 24, 2021 - 3:34 pm

Education

New program to help with student loan debt

A new program to offer free advice and support for student loan borrowers in Cook County was announced today. The program, funded by the Joyce Foundation, will give county residents

By Evanston Now on February 24, 2021 - 10:16 am

Evanston’s new mayor reacts to his victory

You can now call him Mayor-elect. Former State Sen. Daniel Biss scored an overwhelming victory in the Evanston mayoral primary over two opponents on Tuesday.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 23, 2021 - 10:38 pm

Biss sweeps mayoral race, incumbents trailing in wards

Evanston voters appear to have swept Daniel Biss into the mayor's office, without having to vote again in the April election.

By Bill Smith on February 23, 2021 - 8:15 pm

Education

NU warns students to stay ‘vigilant’ as COVID cases increase

School says some undergraduates are slacking off on following the rules.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 23, 2021 - 5:50 pm

Burglar takes power tools from open garage

Burglary occurs overnight on Sunday.

By Charles Bartling on February 23, 2021 - 4:43 pm

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