March 2020 - Evanston Now

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10 new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 937 across state

Evanston recorded 10 new COVID-19 cases today for a total of 81, while the statewide count rose by 937 to 5,994. Chicago reported 495 new cases for a total of

By Bill Smith on March 31, 2020 - 8:48 pm

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Pritzker extends stay-at-home order to end of April

At a news conference this afternoon Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he's extending his stay-at-home order and other restrictions, including school closings, through the end of April. He said its still

By Bill Smith on March 31, 2020 - 7:39 pm

Shoplifter grabs booze at the Jewel

A shoplifter stole alcoholic products from the Jewel-Osco grocery store in the 1100 block of Chicago Avenue early yesterday evening. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from

By Charles Bartling on March 31, 2020 - 6:29 pm

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No new COVID-19 case in Evanston senior communities

Although one COVID-19 case has been reported this week at the Mather Place senior living development in Wilmette, no new cases have been reported at Evanston's senior living communities in

By Bill Smith on March 31, 2020 - 4:24 pm

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Zalmezak: COVID ‘devastating’ for Evanston businesses

Evanston's economic development manager says the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for Evanston businesses. In an interview with Evanston Now Paul Zalmezak also discussed efforts to help local business owners apply

By Bill Smith on March 31, 2020 - 12:01 am

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Police seek info in shooting investigation

Evanston police are asking for the public's help in investigating a shooting incident that happened late Saturday in the 300 block of Custer Avenue. Cmdr. Brian Henry says that just

By Bill Smith on March 30, 2020 - 11:15 pm

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Three new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 461 across state

Reported new COVID-19 cases today across Illinois dropped by more than half from the count reported on Sunday, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker said it is far too early to suggest

By Bill Smith on March 30, 2020 - 8:40 pm

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Info session planned on aid for local businesses

The City of Evanston will host a free webinar for Evanston businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday at which a representative from the federal Small Business Administratino will provide

By Evanston Now on March 30, 2020 - 7:27 pm

Tires slashed near ETHS campus

Cars were found this weekend with tires slashed in the 1400 blocks of Grey and Brown avenues, just south of the Evanston Township High School campus. These are among stories

By Charles Bartling on March 30, 2020 - 6:47 pm

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An update from the Evanston Now newsroom

Evanston Now begins its 15th year of delivering the news to Evanstonians this week. I suspect none of us would have anticipated 14 years ago that we would be spending

By Bill Smith on March 30, 2020 - 3:17 pm

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Study forecasts COVID-19 peak here in mid-April

Researchers at the University of Washington project that the peak demand for hospital resources in Illinois during the COVID-19 pandemic will arrive on April 16 and that 91 people will

By Bill Smith on March 29, 2020 - 9:58 pm

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One new COVID-19 case in Evanston, 1,105 across state

Evanston reported just one additional COVID-19 case today while Illinois as a whole set a new daily record with 1,105 new cases. The total number of confirmed cases in Evanston

By Bill Smith on March 29, 2020 - 8:28 pm

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Futuristic technology prints 1,000 face shield components per day

Northwestern University researchers have demonstrated the ability to generate 1,000 components for face shields per day — with a single 3D printer. A critical piece of personal protective equipment, face

By Northwestern News on March 29, 2020 - 4:16 pm

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When things are supposed to get back to normal

Assuming the governor's stay-at-home order and other steps to contain the COVID-19 pandemic worked really well, what's the current schedule for returning life to normal in Evanston? Saturday, April 4

By Bill Smith on March 29, 2020 - 3:08 pm

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Five new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 465 across state

Evanston officials announced five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the city today, raising the total to 67, while state officials said the count across Illinois grew by 465 to 3491.

By Bill Smith on March 28, 2020 - 8:20 pm

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Police to patrol parks for social distancing violations

Evanston police say officers will be patrolling city parks and open spaces to enforce Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order designed to limit the spread of COVID-19. Cmdr. Brian Henry says that while

By Bill Smith on March 28, 2020 - 2:07 pm

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