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Nine new COVID cases here, 4,979 across state

Hospital system plans to email 65-and-over patients about getting vaccinations. Positive rates continue downward trend across state.

By Bill Smith posted 18 hours ago

Government

Eight new COVID cases here, 4,822 statewide

State says 0.89% of residents are now fully vaccinated.

By Bill Smith on January 20, 2021 - 3:41 pm

Government

Neighbors want to minimize mixed-income development

Plans to redevelop a city-owned parking lot on South Boulevard with mixed-income housing edged forward at a City Council meeting Tuesday night, despite opposition from several neighbors.

By Bill Smith on January 20, 2021 - 1:53 pm

Government

City starts to move on creating a skate park

Skate park fans get a receptive hearing from Evanston aldermen.

By Bill Smith on January 20, 2021 - 10:51 am

Government

Recap: City Council

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council special meeting focused largely on issues related to affordable housing.

By Bill Smith on January 19, 2021 - 5:29 pm

Government

11 new COVID cases here, 4,318 statewide

State says 0.85% of of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated.

By Bill Smith on January 19, 2021 - 3:06 pm

Government

What readers think about affordable housing ideas

Evanston Now readers surveyed voiced support for most of a range of proposals advanced as ways to provide more affordable housing in town.

By Bill Smith on January 19, 2021 - 10:43 am

Public Safety

Another dusting of snow this evening.

Evanston public works crews are on alert for a weather system that may drop a little snow on us this evening.

By Bill Smith on January 19, 2021 - 9:11 am

Government

A dozen new COVID cases, one more death in Evanston

Vaccine distribution slows statewide. Positive case rates in county keep heading downward. Hospitalizations in state continue a gradual decline.

By Bill Smith on January 18, 2021 - 2:39 pm

Government

City tries to prepare for eviction surge

Evanston aldermen will get a report Tuesday on city efforts to respond to an expected surge in evictions and foreclosures once pandemic-related emergency rules blocking those legal actions expire.

By Bill Smith on January 18, 2021 - 10:54 am

Public Safety

Woman shot in IHOP attack dies

61-year-old Marta Torres, who was shot in the face Jan. 9 at the IHOP on Howard Street in Evanston, has died.

By Bill Smith on January 18, 2021 - 5:55 am

Government

Two more COVID deaths in Evanston

Seven-day positive rate here holds at 1.3%. Vaccine distribution still slow statewide.

By Bill Smith on January 17, 2021 - 5:26 pm

Government

Biss totally dominates fundraising in mayor’s race

Former State Senator Daniel Biss has 46 times as much money on hand for his Evanston mayoral campaign as the other two candidates in the race combined.

By Bill Smith on January 17, 2021 - 4:42 pm

Government

Housing homeless during pandemic to cost $7.3 million

Report calls for creating a permanent 24/7 shelter and additional permanent supportive housing.

By Bill Smith on January 17, 2021 - 10:17 am

Public Safety

Some more snow for Sunday

City of Evanston snow plow crews are expected to have some work to do on Sunday.

By Bill Smith on January 16, 2021 - 6:47 pm

Government

One more death, 9 new COVID cases in Evanston

Vaccinations here are running at about twice the statewide pace.

By Bill Smith on January 16, 2021 - 2:06 pm

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