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Library board votes to close two branches

Evanston’s Library Board voted unanimously Wednesday night to permanently close branch libraries on Central Street and Chicago Avenue, saying budget and equity concerns drove the move.

By Bill Smith on August 20, 2020 - 10:55

Four new Evanston COVID cases as state hits new high

Evanston health officials reported four new COVID-19 cases among city residents today while the state recorded its highest number of new cases in nearly three months. Evanston's case count now

By Bill Smith on August 19, 2020 - 20:37

Schakowsky wants full rollback of postal cuts

The lawmaker from Evanston says calls Trump administration cuts shameful, and likely illegal.

By Bill Smith on August 19, 2020 - 19:09

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Chief: ‘Defunding could be catastrophic’

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook says defunding the city's police department could be catastrophic for providing public safety services in the community. In an interview with Evanston Now, the chief

By Bill Smith on August 19, 2020 - 15:56

Seven new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,740 statewide

Evanston health officials reported seven new COVID-19 cases among city residents today while across Illinois there were 1,740 additional cases. The city's seven-day average of new cases now stands at

By Bill Smith on August 18, 2020 - 20:19

City gets over $4M in COVID grant funding

Evanston officials say the money will support public health and community assistance programs related to the pandemic.

By Evanston Now on August 18, 2020 - 19:52

Potential police reform model emerges

Evanston's Human Services Committee Monday explored a police reform model but may not be able to agree on it.

By Bill Smith on August 18, 2020 - 15:18

Two new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,773 statewide

Evanston health officials reported two new COVID-19 cases among city residents today while across Illinois 1,773 more people were diagnosed with the disease. Evanston's case count now totals 940 and

By Bill Smith on August 17, 2020 - 20:19

Panel to continue police reform discussion

Evanston's Human Services Committee, chaired by Alderman Eleanor Revelle, 7th Ward, is scheduled to continue discussions today about restructuring city services that were sparked by defund police protests. At its

By Bill Smith on August 17, 2020 - 15:31

10 new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,562 across state

Evanston health officials reported 10 new COVID-19 cases among city residents today, the highest number in more than a week. The seven-day average of new cases here now stands at

By Bill Smith on August 16, 2020 - 20:06

Two new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,828 across state

Evanston health officials say two more city residents were diagnosed with COVID-19 today while the state said 1,828 cases emerged across Illinois.

By Bill Smith on August 15, 2020 - 20:45

Lincolnwood starts getting Evanston water

Lincolnwood now has become the 10th community to be supplied with water by the City of Evanston

By Evanston Now on August 14, 2020 - 21:23

Seven COVID cases here as state hits a two-month high

COVID-19 case counts headed in the wrong direction today statewide and in Evanston.

By Bill Smith on August 14, 2020 - 20:24

Four new COVID-19 cases here, 1,834 across state

The state crossed the 200,000 mark in total coronavirus cases today and four Evanston cases were included in that count.

By Bill Smith on August 13, 2020 - 20:38

Area lawmakers call for ethics reform

State lawmakers representing Evanston are part of a group calling for a set of ethics reforms in Springfield.

By Evanston Now on August 13, 2020 - 18:19

Plan panel supports expanded small house options

Evanston's Plan Commission voted Wednesday night to support zoning changes that would permit additional types of accessory dwelling units as part of efforts to increase affordable housing options in the

By Bill Smith on August 13, 2020 - 15:49

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