February 2021 - Page 2 of 8 - Evanston Now

Government

Four new COVID cases here, 1,246 statewide

Positive case rate rises here with a drop-off in testing. State says nearly 4.5% of Illinoisans are fully vaccinated.

By Bill Smith on February 22, 2021 - 3:35 pm

Government

City still behind on trash, recycling collections

Trash and recycling collections may be delayed this week as crews continue to catch up from storms that dropped more than 20 inches of snow on Evanston last week.

By Bill Smith on February 22, 2021 - 3:25 pm

Government

COVID vaccines given at senior housing site

County program to get vaccines to seniors in subsidized housing arrives in Evanston.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 22, 2021 - 3:04 pm

Government

Five new COVID cases here, 1,585 across state

Vaccinations fell to lowest number in more than three weeks on Saturday, but hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue to decline.

By Bill Smith on February 21, 2021 - 3:10 pm

Sunday will end with more snow

An inch or two of wet, heavy snow expected.

By Bill Smith on February 21, 2021 - 9:26 am

Education

NU names new manager for $12.2 billion endowment

Amy Falls, who grew up in Lake Forest, has been chief investment officer at Rockefeller University since 2011.

By Bill Smith on February 20, 2021 - 4:08 pm

Government

Six new COVID cases here, 1,922 across Illinois

4.25% of Illinois residents now fully vaccinated. Seven-day positive case rate rises in Evanston.

By Bill Smith on February 20, 2021 - 3:31 pm

11 forced to flee apartment fire

A fire in the kitchen of a second floor apartment forced 11 residents a building at 2137 Howard St. in Evanston from their homes Friday night.

By Bill Smith on February 20, 2021 - 5:56 am

Two displaced by fire on Seward

Attic fire forces residents -- and their dog -- from home.

By Bill Smith on February 19, 2021 - 6:59 pm

Education

ETHS: Staff vaccinations ‘critical’ for reopening classrooms

Superintendent voices concerns about higher COVID rates among older students and high risk to staff -- especially minorities.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 19, 2021 - 6:28 pm

Homeless man arrested for thefts at Target

Thefts occurred at store in downtown Evanston in the 1600 block of Sherman Avenue.

By Charles Bartling on February 19, 2021 - 4:24 pm

Storm continues to pose challenges in Evanston

And don't look for it to start melting until Sunday.

By Bill Smith on February 19, 2021 - 4:02 pm

Government

15 new COVID cases here, 2,219 across state

More than 2 million vaccine doses distributed in Illinois. Just under 4% of population fully vaccinated. Daily positive rate surges here.

By Bill Smith on February 19, 2021 - 3:17 pm

Government

City rent assistance plan to help tenants, landlords

But funding will only stretch to help dozens.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 19, 2021 - 1:41 pm

Education

COVID cases at NU nearly doubled this week

COVID-19 cases at Northwestern University reached their second highest weekly total of winter quarter this week following two weeks of declines.

By Bill Smith on February 19, 2021 - 12:17 pm

Real Estate

Quick OK sought for tiny homes zoning

Alderman will be asked to act on the zoning change Monday.

By Bill Smith on February 19, 2021 - 10:54 am

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