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We could get snow almost every day this week

But it looks like we won't get much snow on any of those days, says the guy who heads snow removal operations for the city.

By Bill Smith on February 8, 2021 - 11:57 am

Your guide to the candidates in the Feb. 23 primary

You can't tell the players without a scorecard -- and just in time for the start of early voting -- here are cards for each of the players in this

By Bill Smith on February 8, 2021 - 5:48 am

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8th Ward aldermanic candidate: Matthew Mitchell

Matthew Mitchell, 43, is an attorney and Ridgeville Park District board member who's running to represent Evanston's 8th Ward on the City Council.

By Bill Smith on February 7, 2021 - 10:26 pm

City clerk candidate: Eduardo Gomez

Deputy City Clerk Eduardo Gomez is running as a write-in candidate for Evanston City Clerk in the Feb. 23 primary.

By Bill Smith on February 7, 2021 - 10:23 pm

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City clerk candidate: Misty Witenberg

Misty Witenberg, 38, is running as a write-in candidate for Evanston City Clerk in the Feb. 23 primary.

By Bill Smith on February 7, 2021 - 10:05 pm

City clerk candidate: Stephanie Mendoza

Stephanie Mendoza, 28, is the only candidate for Evanston City Clerk whose name will actually appear on the Feb. 23 ballot. All the other contenders are running write-in campaigns.

By Bill Smith on February 7, 2021 - 10:02 pm

8th Ward aldermanic candidate: Ann Rainey

Incumbent 8th Ward Alderman Ann Rainey was first elected to the Evanston City Council in 1983. And except for a four year gap, she's been on the Council ever since.

By Bill Smith on February 7, 2021 - 9:56 pm

4th ward aldermanic candidate: Jonathan Nieuwsma

Jonathan Nieuwsma, 51, a renewable energy consultant, is making his first run for elective office, seeking to represent Evanston's 4th Ward on the City Council.

By Bill Smith on February 7, 2021 - 9:51 pm

4th Ward aldermanic candidate: Don Wilson

Incumbent 4th Ward Alderman Don Wilson, 55, is seeking his fourth term on the Evanston City Council.

By Bill Smith on February 7, 2021 - 9:48 pm

4th Ward aldermanic candidate: Diane Goldring

Diane Goldring, 57, the director of customer support for a software company, is making ers first run for elective office, seeking to represent Evanston's 4th Ward on the City Council.

By Bill Smith on February 7, 2021 - 9:45 pm

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12 new COVID cases here, 2,060 new cases statewide

It's the lowest statewide daily case count since October. Hospitalizations also declining. But just 2.32% of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated.

By Bill Smith on February 7, 2021 - 4:00 pm

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5th Ward TIF district plan up for preliminary vote

Evanston aldermen Monday will be asked to approve spending up to $61,000 to complete an eligibility study and redevelopment plan for a potential 5th Ward tax increment financing district.

By Bill Smith on February 7, 2021 - 10:54 am

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8 new COVID cases here, 3,062 across state

Positive test rates increased slightly today, but hospitalization numbers continued a slow decline. Vaccinations in Illinois yesterday were at third highest one-day level so far.

By Bill Smith on February 6, 2021 - 3:19 pm

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COVID cases declined at Northwestern this week

COVID-19 cases reported at Northwestern University fell to 28 this week. That compares to 37 in the week ending Jan. 28.

By Bill Smith on February 5, 2021 - 3:30 pm

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12 new COVID-19 cases here, 3,660 statewide

State reports highest one-day vaccination count yet. But at today's pace vaccinating all state residents would take nearly a year.

By Bill Smith on February 5, 2021 - 3:19 pm

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Drifting snow still an issue after storm

Blowing and drifting snow an issue this morning. More snow expected over next several days.

By Bill Smith on February 5, 2021 - 10:06 am

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