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38 new COVID cases here, 11,378 more statewide

Evanston health officials reported 38 new COVID-19 cases among Evanston residents today, compared to 20 reported by the city on Monday. Statewide there were 11,378 new cases, up from 9,468

By Bill Smith posted 23 hours ago

Wellness

Hunger on the rise as pandemic spreads at Thanksgiving

To many of us, Thanksgiving in the world of COVID means not visiting grandma. But to others, Thanksgiving is just another day with not enough to eat.

By Jeff Hirsh posted 21 hours ago

Business

Jobless rate falls, but workforce shrinks

Evanston's unemployment rate dropped dramatically last month, but it remains substantially higher than before the coronavirus pandemic began.

By Bill Smith posted 22 hours ago

Skateboarder critically hurt in collision with car

Police investigating the accident have blocked Emerson Street to traffic between Ashland and Darrow avenues.

By Bill Smith on November 25, 2020 - 1:37 pm

Break-in at animal shelter on Oakton

Food was taken after a forced entry at the city’s animal shelter on Oakton Street.

By Charles Bartling on November 25, 2020 - 1:18 pm

Government

28 candidates seek Evanston city offices

Twenty-eight candidates have filed nominating papers to run for 11 Evanston municipal offices in next year's election.

By Bill Smith on November 25, 2020 - 5:55 am

Business

Despite pandemic, neighborhood districts attract new businesses

Some hardy entrepreneurs are opening new businesses in neighborhood shopping districts in Evanston, even in what would seem to be the worst of times.

By Jeff Hirsh on November 24, 2020 - 3:50 pm

Government

20 new COVID cases in Evanston, state preps for vaccine

State officials expressed optimism about COVID-19 vaccines today, but urged residents to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings and travel to reduce the the pandemic death toll.

By Bill Smith on November 24, 2020 - 3:29 pm

Real Estate

Mixed-income senior tower wins Council OK

Evanston aldermen approved plans for a 16-story affordable housing development at 1900 Sherman Ave. Monday night despite opposition from five of their would-be successors.

By Bill Smith on November 24, 2020 - 10:56 am

Government

Council trims property tax hike in marathon session

During a City Council meeting that ran for nearly six hours, Evanston aldermen Monday reduced a planned property tax increase to 1% and adopted the city's 2021 budget.

By Bill Smith on November 24, 2020 - 10:20 am

Government

Recap: Evanston City Council

Here's a recap of our live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council meeting at which aldermen adopted the city's 2021 budget.

By Bill Smith on November 23, 2020 - 5:23 pm

Business

Elspeth Revere named interim CEO at ECF

The Evanston Community Foundation announced today the appointment of Elspeth Revere as interim president and CEO, effective Dec. 11.

By Bill Smith on November 23, 2020 - 4:42 pm

Owner spots her stolen Mustang

A woman parked her 2014 Ford Mustang on Seward Street Friday afternoon, but saw it driven by a stranger at Callan Avenue and South Boulevard about an hour later.

By Charles Bartling on November 23, 2020 - 4:37 pm

Government

Recap: Administration and Public Works Committee

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this afternoon's Evanston City Council Administration and Public Works Committee meeting.

By Bill Smith on November 23, 2020 - 4:30 pm

Government

State: 48 new COVID-19 cases in Evanston

Governor sees "glimmer of hope" as COVID positive rates decline, but says people need to keep follow mitigation procedures to avoid a post-Thanksgiving surge.

By Bill Smith on November 23, 2020 - 3:40 pm

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Fire Department: COVID has ‘changed the way we do business’

Full gowns. Goggles. And personal protective equipment such as N-95 masks. Those items have now become as much a part of a firefighter's gear as a helmet, turnout coat, and

By Jeff Hirsh on November 23, 2020 - 2:16 pm

Business

Rehab proposed for Fountain Square Building

Preliminary plans for an extensive upgrade to the Fountain Square Building have been presented to Evanston's Design and Project Review Committee.

By Bill Smith on November 23, 2020 - 10:32 am

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