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City Council to get new live-work zoning rules

Plan Commission has finished its review of the proposed new rules.

By Bill Smith posted 11 mins ago

Sprucing up the square

With Fountain Square's fountain on the fritz, Downtown Evanston has found a way to bring different sorts of fun to the space.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 30, 2021 - 7:28 pm

District 65 to offer voluntary COVID tests

Each school will offer testing once a week. District is also asking for copies of vaccination forms.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 30, 2021 - 7:12 pm

A tent mystery on Grey Avenue

A man says his E-Z Up tent popped up in a nearby yard, but his neighbor denies stealing it.

By Charles Bartling on July 30, 2021 - 4:39 pm

CDC says COVID risk now ‘substantial’ in Cook County

The county health department says the increase in cases means all fully vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings.

By Bill Smith on July 30, 2021 - 10:22 am

City gets feedback on Chicago Avenue improvements

A protected cycle track was one favorite among early participants in the session -- but the narrow right-of-way could make implementation of that idea challenging.

By Bill Smith on July 29, 2021 - 8:28 pm

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District hopes to pay for 5th Ward school without referendum

Financial consultant suggests construction of the new school could be funded with savings from reduced busing costs.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 29, 2021 - 7:19 pm

D65 to cut gym, art, music to add tutoring for some

Teachers union objects to program administrators say will make up for pandemic-caused learning losses.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 29, 2021 - 2:35 pm

Panel backs ADU moratorium on 3-2 vote

The proposal to require owner-occupancy of properties with attached or internal accessory dwelling units now returns to the City Council for action.

By Bill Smith on July 29, 2021 - 10:42 am

ETHS to require masks when school starts

It's a change of plans from earlier in the summer.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 28, 2021 - 11:18 am

Staff urges rejection of ADU ‘poison pill’

Memo says requiring owner occupancy of properties with an accessory dwelling unit would discourage creation of affordable housing and not solve nuisance property issues.

By Bill Smith on July 28, 2021 - 10:51 am

City considers aid to businesses impacted by construction

Merchants on Main and on Howard say they've faced a double whammy from the pandemic and road work.

By Bill Smith on July 28, 2021 - 9:38 am

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Retail plus 34 apartments planned in Varsity rehab project

A real estate brokerage has announced plans for a project that would add 34 apartments to the upper level of the former Varsity Theater building in downtown Evanston.

By Bill Smith on July 27, 2021 - 8:37 pm

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City names firm to investigate lakefront misconduct claims

Announcement follows public outcry about limited city response to complaints from female lakefront staffers of an abusive work environment.

By Bill Smith on July 27, 2021 - 6:01 pm

3 bikes reported stolen

Thefts occurred on Davis Street on Saturday, Sheridan Road on Sunday, and Ridge Avenue yesterday.

By Charles Bartling on July 27, 2021 - 3:57 pm

Six NU frats and sororities to become university dorms

School says only 20% of undergraduates now belong to Greek letter organizations.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 27, 2021 - 3:30 pm

Coke truck makes Zero progress on Main

A semi-truck delivering Coca Cola products got stuck in the construction zone in the 700 block of Main Street in Evanston about 8:30 this morning.

By Bill Smith on July 27, 2021 - 11:56 am