August 2020 - Evanston Now

Shots fired during filming at James Park

A group of five teens making a film for Instagram were targets of a shooting by six Hispanic males that resulted in bullet holes in one of their cars.

By Charles Bartling on August 31, 2020 - 4:54 pm

Government

One new COVID-19 case in Evanston, 1,668 across state

After a surge to eight cases Sunday, Evanston reported only one new COVID-19 case today.

By Bill Smith on August 31, 2020 - 3:07 pm

Emergency response alternatives draw panel’s attention

Evanston aldermen tonight will look at alternatives to having police respond to some 911 calls as defund activists call for sharp cuts to law enforcement funding.

By Bill Smith on August 31, 2020 - 10:57 am

Music Theater Works heads to Skokie

Music Theater Works, the 40-year-old organization that has long staged performances at Northwestern University's Cahn Auditorium in Evanston, plans to relocate to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

By Bill Smith on August 30, 2020 - 6:07 pm

Government

Hundreds gather for Blake service in Evanston

Several hundred people gathered in Evanston this afternoon for a community service for Jacob Blake, the former Evanston resident left paralyzed in a police shooting last Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

By Barbara Freeman on August 30, 2020 - 5:30 pm

Government

Eight new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,992 across state

Evanston health officials reported eight new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total here to 990. Statewide there were 1,992 new cases, and with 44,678 tests, a positive rate for the

By Bill Smith on August 30, 2020 - 3:07 pm

Government

No new Evanston COVID-19 cases, but state death toll tops 8,000

Evanston reported no new COVID-19 cases today, only the second time that's happened this month.

By Bill Smith on August 29, 2020 - 3:15 pm

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Business

City looking to help restaurants make it through winter

The City of Evanston hopes to find ways to extend the outdoor dining season as restaurants continue to struggle with the impact of pandemic-induced social distancing rules.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 29, 2020 - 10:48 am

Education

NU tells 1st, 2nd year students to stay home

Northwestern University officials announced a major change in their fall quarter plans late today.

By Bill Smith on August 28, 2020 - 9:21 pm

‘Somebody stole my kittens!’

Evanston police received a call yesterday from a woman in the 700 block of Hinman Avenue who said that someone entered her apartment during the night and stole two kittens.

By Charles Bartling on August 28, 2020 - 4:37 pm

Government

Evanston reports first COVID-19 death in 6 weeks

A 96-year-old woman has become the first Evanston resident to die of COVID-19 since July 11.

By Bill Smith on August 28, 2020 - 3:27 pm

Government

Reparations panel OKs housing aid plan

Evanston's Reparations Subcommittee this morning approved plans to provide mortgage assistance to Black home buyers and home improvement loans to Black homeowners.

By Bill Smith on August 28, 2020 - 10:57 am

Government

March calls for justice for Jacob Blake

About 150 people marched through downtown Evanston this evening to protest the shooting by police Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, of former Evanston resident Jacob Blake.

By Bill Smith on August 27, 2020 - 8:41 pm

Education

Schools upgrade ventilation to cope with COVID

Local schools are working to keep the air safe without breaking the bank.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 27, 2020 - 5:26 pm

Government

Another six COVID-19 cases in Evanston, state has 1,707 more

The positive test rate improved a bit across Illinois today, but Evanston now has reported a dozen COVID-19 cases in the past two days.

By Bill Smith on August 27, 2020 - 4:26 pm

Business

More Evanstonians went back to work last month

More people had jobs last month in Evanston, but even more people dropped out of the labor force.

By Bill Smith on August 27, 2020 - 1:25 pm

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