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28 new COVID cases here, 2,441 statewide

Over 100,000 people vaccinated statewide yesterday. Seven-day positive test rate for Evanston now 3.0%

By Bill Smith posted 13 hours ago

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New United Center site to vaccinate 6K per day

State and federal officials announced plans to open a new vaccination facility at the United Center in Chicago that will be able to provide 6,000 vaccine doses per day.

By Bill Smith posted 16 hours ago

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40 new COVID cases here. Record vaccinations statewide

130K people vaccinated Wednesday. Evanston's seven-day positive test rate rises to 2.7%

By Bill Smith on February 25, 2021 - 3:32 pm

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Housing reform measure stalls

Action deferred on proposal remove limit on the size of non-family households.

By Bill Smith on February 25, 2021 - 10:11 am

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Farmers market may move to Fountain Square

But move likely not to happen until 2023.

By Bill Smith on February 25, 2021 - 9:01 am

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Four new COVID cases here, 2,022 across state

State says early 5% of Illinois residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Seven-day positive test rate in Evanston now 2.6%,

By Bill Smith on February 24, 2021 - 3:34 pm

Evanston’s new mayor reacts to his victory

You can now call him Mayor-elect. Former State Sen. Daniel Biss scored an overwhelming victory in the Evanston mayoral primary over two opponents on Tuesday.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 23, 2021 - 10:38 pm

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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