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ETHS superintendent announces retirement

Eric Witherspoon to retire next June after serving 16 years as top administrator at Evanston Township High School.

By Evanston Now on September 13, 2021 - 4:48 pm

Evanston resident to head Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo

Evanston resident Megan Ross has been named the new president and CEO of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.

By Evanston Now on September 9, 2021 - 3:16 pm

Restaurant opening at Graduate Hotel

Property's new owners are reviving a long-standing dining destination.

By Evanston Now on September 3, 2021 - 12:08 pm

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New law expands birth center accessibility

Provides more options for expecting mothers

By Evanston Now on August 23, 2021 - 11:18 am

Biggest class yet for Evanston Scholars

Largest cohort ever enters the six-year college prep and success program.

By Evanston Now on August 2, 2021 - 11:22 am

OCC gets federal grant to study West African culture.

Grant will send 16 educators to Ghana and Togo for five weeks next summer.

By Evanston Now on July 21, 2021 - 2:43 pm

Evanston ‘shared street’ test starts Monday

Bikes and pedestrians encouraged to take to the street, cars encouraged to slow down on Greenleaf.

By Evanston Now on July 15, 2021 - 4:05 pm

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Northlight buys property for new theater site

After a pandemic-caused delay, Northlight Theatre has acquired the property it plans to make its new home in downtown Evanston.

By Evanston Now on July 14, 2021 - 2:55 pm

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Classical music at the Dawes Mansion this summer

The FilAm Music Foundation is holding chamber music concerts at the home of the Evanston History Center.

By Evanston Now on July 12, 2021 - 11:53 am

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Letter: Support outdoor dining along lakefront

Dan Trujillo, a food vendor and 2nd Ward resident, hopes the Council will permit food trucks at the lakefront

June 28, 2021 - 3:13 pm

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Letter: Lakefront food trucks violate master plan

Matt Mirapaul, who lives near Evanston's lakefront, objects to plans to permit food trucks along the city's shoreline.

June 28, 2021 - 8:41 am

No finish line for Race Against Hate

Racers will be running on their own to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.

By Evanston Now on June 12, 2021 - 12:21 pm

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Aretha Barnes named interim police chief

Will run department as city conducts a nationwide search for a new chief.

By Evanston Now on June 11, 2021 - 4:54 pm

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City issues updated face covering guidelines

State moves to Phase 5 of Restore Illinois recovery plan on Friday.

By Evanston Now on June 10, 2021 - 6:21 pm

Evanston named one of 10 ‘All-American Cities’

Evanston has been named a 2021 “All-America City” by the National Civic League.

By Evanston Now on June 10, 2021 - 2:24 pm

Three Crowns Park affiliates with Covenant Living

Covenant will take over management of Three Crowns under the agreement.

By Evanston Now on June 8, 2021 - 5:31 pm