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Government

Four new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,532 across Illinois

Evanston health officials reported four new COVID-19 cases today as Illinois continued an uptick in cases that's seen new case numbers in four digits most days for more than two weeks.

July 24, 2020 - 3:16 pm

Tools stolen from unlocked garage on Sherman

Power and hand tools were among items taken from an unlocked garage in the 300 block of Sherman Avenue early yesterday. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin

By Charles Bartling on July 24, 2020 - 3:07 pm

Business

Pandemic boosts bike ridership in Evanston

Buses and trains looked less attractive. Stay-at-home advisories led to less car traffic. And canceled events gave people an even greater desire to get outside. No matter the reason, Evanston

By Jasper Davidoff on July 24, 2020 - 2:36 pm

Shooting victim was Glenview man

Evanston police say the man shot to death early Thursday morning near the CTA Red Line station on Howard Street was a 20-year-old resident of Glenview. Brian Carrion, police say,

By Bill Smith on July 24, 2020 - 2:15 pm

Education

Surveys show gulf between ETHS parents and teachers

Most parents want their children back in the classroom. Most teachers want to avoid the classroom like the plague, because of … the plague. Or rather, the coronavirus. Those are

By Jeff Hirsh on July 24, 2020 - 1:52 pm

Government

Crown Friends give $400K more to city

Friends of the Robert Crown Center has responded to a request from the City of Evanston by agreeing to advance the city $400,000 to cover change orders arising from soil

By Evanston Now on July 23, 2020 - 8:23 pm

Education

Only a quarter of NU fall classes may ever meet face-to-face

For weeks, Northwestern University has been saying that most of its classes this fall will be held remotely, with only a small share meeting in person on campus. Today, we

By Jeff Hirsh on July 23, 2020 - 4:14 pm

Government

Two new COVID-19 cases here, 1,624 across Illinois

COVID-19 cases in Illinois hit their highest level in nearly two months today while Evanston health officials reported two new cases among city residents.

By Bill Smith on July 23, 2020 - 3:47 pm

Tools, electronics taken from unlocked cars updated

Burglars found a treasure trove of tools and electronic devices in unlocked cars around town. These are among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Burglary 1900

By Charles Bartling on July 23, 2020 - 3:39 pm

Handgun stolen from unlocked car on Lyons

A handgun was among items taken from an unlocked 2015 Toyota in the 1800 block of Lyons Street. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Charles Bartling on July 23, 2020 - 3:25 pm

Business

Evanston jobless rate hits pandemic peak

Evanston's jobless rate rose to 12.9% last month, the highest level of the coronavirus pandemic, according to figures released this noon by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The jobless

By Bill Smith on July 23, 2020 - 1:04 pm

Wellness

More West Nile virus mosquitoes found here

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District has found a second batch of West Nile virus positive mosquitoes in traps in Evanston. A batch of mosquitoes collected July 17 from an

By Evanston Now on July 23, 2020 - 1:03 pm

Business

Metra seeks injunction against Union Pacific

Metra, the regional commuter rail service, is asking a federal agency for an order against Union Pacific, the railroad that runs Metra's trains through Evanston and many other suburban communities. In

By Jeff Hirsh on July 22, 2020 - 9:36 pm

Education

Witherspoon: Pandemic’s impact is ‘bleak’

“A bleak picture but an accurate picture.” That’s how Evanston Township High School Superintendent Eric Witherspoon described the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on education. But, Witherspoon added, “We can’t mislead you.”

By Jeff Hirsh on July 22, 2020 - 8:26 pm

Education

Crown library branch to reopen Aug. 1

Evanston's new Robert Crown Library Branch is scheduled to reopen to the public on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. with enhanced safety and hygiene procedures in place to protect visitors and staff

By Evanston Now on July 22, 2020 - 4:50 pm

Tools, electronics taken from unlocked cars

Burglars found a treasure trove of tools and electronic devices in unlocked cars around town. These are among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Burglary 1900

By Charles Bartling on July 22, 2020 - 4:33 pm

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