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Eight new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,477 across state

Evanston health officials reported eight new COVID-19 cases among city residents today. Statewide there were 1,477 new cases. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported results of 38,234 tests, down

By Bill Smith posted 11 hours ago

ETHS student shot to death in Chicago

A 17-year-old Evanston Township High School Student was shot to death early this morning in the West Ridge neighborhood on Chicago's north side. Police say Arturo Munoz, a senior at

By Bill Smith posted 9 hours ago

Book box is damaged at Bent Park

A box containing giveaway books at Bent Park in northwest Evanston sustained extensive damages.

By Charles Bartling posted 10 hours ago

Three new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,402 across Illinois

Evanston health officials reported three new COVID-19 cases among city residents today. Statewide there were 1,402 new cases.

By Bill Smith on September 20, 2020 - 15:33

District 65 blames COVID for enrollment drop

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is blaming the coronavirus pandemic for a lower-than-expected enrollment for the current school year. In a memo to the Board of Education, Sarita Smith, manager of

By Jeff Hirsh on September 20, 2020 - 13:30

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Harley Clarke concepts to get Council review

Aldermen are scheduled to finally receive public presentations Monday night from four groups seeking to lease the Harley Clarke mansion on the Evanston lakefront.

By Bill Smith on September 20, 2020 - 10:47

Eight new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, state hits testing record

Evanston health officials reported eight new COVID-19 cases among city residents today while the state reported a new one day record for coronavirus testing.

By Bill Smith on September 19, 2020 - 15:06

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Big Ten schedule: NU to face Maryland Oct. 24

The Big Ten Conference today released its 2020 football schedule with eight regular season games, plus a ninth championship or bonus game for each team. Northwestern opens at home versus

By Jeff Hirsh on September 19, 2020 - 12:58

City extends fall camps to help working parents

With elementary school children in Evanston facing another seven weeks of remote learning at home, the city is extending a series of "fall camps" so parents, especially those who are

By Jeff Hirsh on September 18, 2020 - 17:15

Three new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 2,120 across state

Evanston health officials reported three new COVID-19 cases among city residents today while the state reported 2,120 cases across Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported what apparently is

By Bill Smith on September 18, 2020 - 15:39

Two dozen new COVID cases at Northwestern

Northwestern University this afternoon reported identifying two dozen more COVID-19 cases in the past week affecting 20 students, two faculty and two staff members. That's up from 19 cases reported

By Bill Smith on September 18, 2020 - 15:06

ETHS offers way to cope with pandemic stress

High school offers videos to help students and staff keep calm and carry on.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 18, 2020 - 13:50

Shoplifters hit 2 CVS pharmacies

CVS pharmacies in the 1700 block of Sherman Avenue and the 100 block of Asbury Avenue were visited by shoplifters yesterday

By Charles Bartling on September 18, 2020 - 13:39

NU investigating 11 cases of off-campus bad behavior

Northwestern University officials told 5th Ward residents Thursday evening that they're investigating 11 reports of off-campus incidents of student behavior that violates pandemic-induced social distancing and related rules. Dave Davis,

By Bill Smith on September 18, 2020 - 10:09

Obituary: Karen Olson, 83

Karen Olson, age 83, a former Evanston resident, died on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Olson, who lived in the unincorporated community of Irma in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, had been under the

By Evanston Now on September 17, 2020 - 19:19

Wildfires prompt climate change bill

Wildfires in the west and hurricanes on the gulf coast have prompted U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston to join a representative from California in introducing new environmental legislation.

By Evanston Now on September 17, 2020 - 18:10

NU to get millions from football; city, merchants almost nothing

The school will have big TV revenue paydays, but with no fans in the stands merchants will lose out.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 17, 2020 - 16:46