January 2021 - Evanston Now

Government

11 new COVID cases in Evanston, 3,497 statewide

Number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to decline. Positive test rates also falling.

By Bill Smith on January 31, 2021 - 4:02 pm

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Snow storm to continue through the day

The National Weather Service says 6 to 8 inches of snow has fallen in Evanston overnight and we can expect to get another 2 to 4 inches today.

By Bill Smith on January 31, 2021 - 7:40 am

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Please follow snow parking rules, city asks

With snow falling again in Evanston and up to 8 inches expected before the storm ends Sunday, city officials are asking residents to voluntarily follow snow parking restrictions.

By Bill Smith on January 30, 2021 - 5:16 pm

Government

State reports 17 new COVID cases in Evanston

More than 57,000 people received vaccinations statewide on Friday. City's seven-day positive case rate stands at 1.2%

By Bill Smith on January 30, 2021 - 3:58 pm

Education

COVID cases increased at NU this week

COVID-19 cases at Northwestern University increased this week, to almost match the rate in the City of Evanston. Graduate students were hit hardest by the increase.

By Bill Smith on January 30, 2021 - 2:41 pm

Government

Aldermen to get tiny homes proposal

Evanston's Plan Commission voted 6-0 this week to advance zoning changes need to authorize micro dwelling units, or tiny homes, to the City Council.

By Bill Smith on January 30, 2021 - 10:57 am

Education

Black business fund helps ‘amazing’ school in 5th Ward

The small private school being helped operates out of the former Foster School building.

By Jeff Hirsh on January 29, 2021 - 3:58 pm

Government

12 new COVID cases here, 4,191 across state

Nearly one in 20 Evanstonians now has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Vaccinations increase across the state for a third straight day.

By Bill Smith on January 29, 2021 - 3:34 pm

Shoplifters steal food from markets on Howard, Chicago

Thefts occurred at Target and Whole Foods stores.

By Charles Bartling on January 29, 2021 - 3:27 pm

Government

Folks in their 80s now getting COVID vaccine in Evanston

Evanston Public Health Manager Greg Olsen told 3rd Ward residents Thursday evening that the city is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to residents in their 80s.

By Bill Smith on January 29, 2021 - 10:33 am

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Weekend storm could bring 9 inches of snow

The National Weather Service says forecasters expect we'll get six to nine inches of heavy, wet snow between Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.

By Bill Smith on January 29, 2021 - 9:26 am

Education

Horton: Admins, not medical advisors, made reopening decision

District notes study of Wisconsin school system cited by CDC showing limited COVID spread in schools as rationale for reopening.

By Jeff Hirsh on January 28, 2021 - 8:50 pm

Government

More snow coming, free garage parking extended

The National Weather Service says we could see moderate to heavy snow Saturday and Sunday. And that's led the City of Evanston to extend free parking in city garages. The

By Evanston Now on January 28, 2021 - 6:15 pm

Education

More in-person options at ETHS, but classes to remain online

Administrators mostly reject demand from parents group for a full return to in-person classes.

By Jeff Hirsh on January 28, 2021 - 5:58 pm

Government

Five new COVID cases here, 4,191 across state

Statewide COVID death toll tops 19,000. Pace of vaccinations increases.

By Bill Smith on January 28, 2021 - 3:19 pm

Business

Evanston not spared from jobless rate increase

Evanston’s jobless rate rose last month — as did the rates for the Chicago metro area and the state.

By Bill Smith on January 28, 2021 - 1:04 pm

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