February 2021 - Page 2 of 9 - Evanston Now

Biss sweeps mayoral race, incumbents trailing in wards

Evanston voters appear to have swept Daniel Biss into the mayor's office, without having to vote again in the April election.

By Bill Smith on February 23, 2021 - 8:15 pm

NU warns students to stay ‘vigilant’ as COVID cases increase

School says some undergraduates are slacking off on following the rules.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 23, 2021 - 5:50 pm

Burglar takes power tools from open garage

Burglary occurs overnight on Sunday.

By Charles Bartling on February 23, 2021 - 4:43 pm

Former leader of PEER Services dies

Kate (Catherine Ellen) Mahoney, 61, a former executive director of Evanston-based PEER Services, died on Feb. 17 of mesothelioma.

By Evanston Now on February 23, 2021 - 4:13 pm

Seven new COVID cases here, 1,665 across state

State gets another delivery of vaccines from the feds. Now 4.64% of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated.

By Bill Smith on February 23, 2021 - 3:15 pm

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Heavy snow delays start of street cleaning

One slight upside to all the snow last week-- Evanstonians will have at least a two-week break from having to move cars for street sweeping this year.

By Bill Smith on February 23, 2021 - 1:48 pm

City seeks views of Black residents on housing reparations

The City of Evanston and its Reparations Subcommittee are seeking feedback on the City's Restorative Housing Reparations program.

By Bill Smith on February 23, 2021 - 12:00 pm

It’s election day: Don’t forget to vote

Turnout may be lower than four years ago.

By Bill Smith on February 23, 2021 - 7:34 am

Operator cancels lease on downtown Evanston theater complex

The Cinemark Theater complex in downtown Evanston, which closed along with countless movie theaters nationwide during the coronavirus pandemic, will not be reopening.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 23, 2021 - 7:18 am

Letters show dispute between ‘reopen’ and ‘remote’

It has turned into the educational equivalent of the "red state/blue state" divide in American politics.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 22, 2021 - 10:25 pm

Recap: Evanston City Council

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council meeting at which aldermen will discuss permitting tiny homes and get an update on the city's racial

By Bill Smith on February 22, 2021 - 5:54 pm

Recap: Planning and Development Committee

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council Planning and Development Committee meeting.

By Bill Smith on February 22, 2021 - 4:57 pm

Assault arrest at the Jewel on Chicago

Arrest followed an altercation with staff and customers at the rear of the store Saturday evening.

By Charles Bartling on February 22, 2021 - 4:12 pm

Recap: Administration and Public Works Committee

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this afternoon's Evanston City Council Administration and Public Works Committee meeting.

By Bill Smith on February 22, 2021 - 4:00 pm

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

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

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