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Reid seeks to revive voter initiative measure

Wants City Council to draft a new version of plan that was rejected by the courts.

By Bill Smith posted Less than a minute ago

Former ETHS band coach charged with child seduction

Case involves a 16-year-old student at an Indiana school where he also taught.

By Bill Smith posted 19 hours ago

Railroad hopes to sell Evanston stations

Stations are seen as potential development sites.

By Jeff Hirsh posted 20 hours ago

Black House rededicated at Northwestern

A gathering place for Black students on campus is rededicated after undergoing a two-year renovation a half century after it was established in response to student protests.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 16, 2021 - 7:46 am

Truck takes out traffic signal

Accident happened at Chicago Avenue and Greenleaf Street.

By Bill Smith on October 15, 2021 - 4:31 pm

Work van is stolen on Hinman

Theft from a parking lot in the 1100 block.

By Charles Bartling on October 15, 2021 - 2:40 pm

No fare increase planned on Metra next year

Commuter rail system's new budget also calls for a return to full pre-pandemic service levels.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 15, 2021 - 7:04 am

Downtown building used for high-rise fire training

Firefighters from several departments took part in the training exercise.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 14, 2021 - 9:19 pm

NU food service workers reach tentative contract

Terms of the deal haven't been announced.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 14, 2021 - 7:03 pm

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Festoon lights approved for Dempster block

Display is expected to brighten the evening for outdoor diners and shoppers.

By Bill Smith on October 14, 2021 - 6:39 pm

Churchyard sign is damaged

Incident occurred at the Fresh Anointing Worship Center on South Boulevard.

By Charles Bartling on October 14, 2021 - 5:06 pm

Horton responds to teacher protests

Superintendent portrays teachers as resisting efforts to provide better student outcomes.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 14, 2021 - 3:00 pm

NU requiring another COVID test for undergrads

Extra tests seen as a way to double-check latest low positivity rates.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 14, 2021 - 1:15 pm

Suffredin: City namesake ‘not a really good dude’

Calls for some steps to acknowledge connection of John Evans to Indian massacre in Colorado.

By Bill Smith on October 14, 2021 - 11:27 am

Survey gives hints of potential District 65 futures

Asks about desirability of diversity in schools, the importance of walking to schools, adding or subtracting magnet schools, and whether to build a new school in the 5th Ward.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 13, 2021 - 5:38 pm

Two carjackings this week in southeast Evanston

One car was involved in a crash on Chicago's south side, the other hasn't yet been recovered.

By Bill Smith on October 13, 2021 - 3:00 pm

Council approves 116 new apartments on Chicago Avenue

Project includes 10 affordable housing units on site.

By Bill Smith on October 13, 2021 - 10:52 am