Jeff Hirsh, Author at Evanston Now

Jeff Hirsh

Jeff Hirsh joined the Evanston Now reporting team in June 2020 after a 40-year award-winning career as a broadcast journalist.

Hirsh retired in 2019 from WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio, and moved to Evanston.

He has won more than 40 local, regional and national awards for excellence in reporting, including 26 regional Emmy Awards.

Hirsh is also a three-time winner of the Sigma Delta Chi Award from the national Society of Professional Journalists, once for the Best Documentary in the U.S., and twice for the Best Investigative Reporting.

NU mandates extra COVID test for undergrads

Move follows an uptick in cases on campus.

By Jeff Hirsh posted 14 mins ago

Judge says railroad can drop Evanston commuter service

It's the latest twist in a dispute between Union Pacific and Metra about who should operate the trains -- and at what cost.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 24, 2021 - 3:41 pm

EPD investigates harassing letters sent to restaurants

Three Evanston restaurants are among several targeted in north suburban communities

By Jeff Hirsh on September 24, 2021 - 10:50 am

Celebrating the end of construction on Main Street

The shopping district's summer of disruption is over -- so time for a party!

By Jeff Hirsh on September 23, 2021 - 8:20 pm

NU food service workers authorize strike

Union says 95% of workers voted in favor of a strike that "could begin at any time."

By Jeff Hirsh on September 22, 2021 - 8:05 pm

Chicago art supply thrift store expanding to Evanston

Recycling outlet for supplies for artists and teachers will open a branch at the Rebuilding Warehouse.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 22, 2021 - 5:51 pm

First day of classes at NU — almost normal

But masks in class are a reminder that the pandemic isn't actually over.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 21, 2021 - 7:34 pm

School district hoping bees will buzz off

Insects show up to sample kids' food at lunchtime after COVID concerns move meal service from cafeteria to the great outdoors.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 21, 2021 - 5:18 pm

D65 urged to ‘go green’ and reduce carbon footprint

But district's chief financial officer says switching the school bus fleet to electric power won't be financially sustainable unless grants are available to fund the shift.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 20, 2021 - 9:53 pm

COVID vaccination rate tops 97% at Northwestern

Provost says return to indoor classes may still bring 'anxiety and stress' for some.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 20, 2021 - 3:00 pm

Restaurant owners say new federal help is needed

Most restaurants got nothing from initial round of federal aid say trade associations and local restaurant owners.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 17, 2021 - 7:15 pm

NU alum breaks glass ceiling in TV sports

Northwestern University graduate Lisa Byington has been named the first full-time female play-by-play TV announcer for a major men’s professional team.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 16, 2021 - 8:20 pm

Long-time Evanston restaurant to close next month

Prairie Joe's owner says he needs more family time.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 15, 2021 - 5:42 pm

Northwestern dorm move-in looks like the good old days

Well, except for the masks.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 14, 2021 - 4:18 pm

ETHS budget includes money for ‘fantastic homecoming’

Officials hope the funds will help with a return to a more nearly-normal school year.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 14, 2021 - 3:09 pm

ETHS to require COVID shots or tests for some events

Student vaccinations aren't mandated but voluntary testing at ETHS will begin during the week of Oct. 11.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 14, 2021 - 12:20 pm