Education 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
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
Public Safety 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
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
Election 2021 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
Election 2021 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
Public Safety Burglar takes power tools from open garage Burglary occurs overnight on Sunday. By Charles Bartling on February 23, 2021 - 4:43 pm