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Education

Marquise Weatherspoon named to D65 board

She'd finished fifth in this spring's school board election.

By Bill Smith on June 8, 2021 - 6:25 am

Unlocked cars burglarized on Oak, Maple

Also, gunshots are reported on Darrow Avenue and Brummel Street.

By Charles Bartling on June 7, 2021 - 4:05 pm

Government

Panel eyes ‘shared safety framework’

Evanston's Reimaging Public Safety Committee is scheduled Tuesday to review what's called a shared safety framework developed by two San Francisco-based non-profit groups.

By Bill Smith on June 7, 2021 - 1:10 pm

Government

Suffredin: Police chief to retire June 30

Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th) says City Council members have been told by City Manager Erika Storlie that Police Chief Demitrous Cook plans to retire on June 30.

By Bill Smith on June 7, 2021 - 10:52 am

Government

Alderman: Will church challenge preservation ordinance?

Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th) wonders if the Second Church of Christ, Scientist will challenge Evanston's historic preservation ordinance if the church building at 2715 Hurd Ave. is given landmark status.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 7, 2021 - 1:41 am

Education

5th graders at Dewey create food pantry

One of this year's service projects for "Dewey Doers."

By Evanston Now on June 6, 2021 - 1:48 pm

Wellness

Block party unifies community

Scarred by violence earlier this year, neighbors gather to get to know each other better and rebuild a sense of safety.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 6, 2021 - 7:25 am

Government

How should city spend $43M from feds?

The pandemic recovery funding may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to address some community needs.

By Bill Smith on June 4, 2021 - 4:13 pm

Cops respond to gunshot calls

Shots reported on Monroe, Hinman, Brown, and Darrow.

By Charles Bartling on June 4, 2021 - 3:52 pm

Education

D65 to freeze administrative salaries, cut positions

New reductions expected to save $1 million on top of $1.9 million in cuts approved earlier.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 4, 2021 - 3:43 pm

Sports

Derrick Gragg named NU athletic director

The former University of Tulsa athletic director has led inclusion efforts at the NCAA.

By Evanston Now on June 4, 2021 - 11:13 am

Business

Thursday Night Market aims to help Evanston merchants

Four more sessions planned over the next several months.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 3, 2021 - 8:45 pm

Business

Orrington reopening looks imminent

Sign went up today.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 3, 2021 - 8:34 pm

Education

NU food service workers demand higher pay

Union and food service vendor that employs the workers have been in talks for a new contract since 2019.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 3, 2021 - 5:26 pm

Government

Luke Stowe to head administrative services at city

He's been serving as interim head of the department for 21 months.

By Evanston Now on June 3, 2021 - 2:31 pm

Education

Summer school will be different this year

Summer enrollment at ETHS back to pre-pandemic levels. District 65 is expanding programs to help kids catch up after a year of disruptions.

By Jeff Hirsh on June 3, 2021 - 6:56 am

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