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Storm brings extended free parking options

City officials have extended free parking in Evanston's three downtown garages though Sunday night at midnight as the second snow storm in a week arrives in town.

By Bill Smith on February 4, 2021 - 6:06 pm

Mayoral candidate interview: Sebastian Nalls

Sebastian Nalls, 20, is a candidate for mayor in the Feb. 23 Evanston primary. A junior at Purdue University, this is his first run for elected office.

By Bill Smith on February 4, 2021 - 4:39 pm

Government

Seven new COVID cases here, Illinois lags in vaccinations

Only four states have vaccinated a lower percentage of their residents than Illinois, but case counts and positive test results are declining.

By Bill Smith on February 4, 2021 - 3:15 pm

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City to open warming centers during cold snap

The City of Evanston and local non-profits are making plans to provide emergency shelter during the very cold weather that's expected to follow today's snowfall.

By Bill Smith on February 4, 2021 - 12:13 pm

Business

Mixed use retail planned for former E-Z Spuds site

A former wholesale foods business in an industrial section of Washington Street would become a mixed-use retail development under plans reviewed by an Evanston city committee Wednesday.

By Bill Smith on February 4, 2021 - 11:43 am

4th Ward candidates disagree about Crown Center

The cost and function of the Robert Crown Center was one of the pointed disagreements in a generally polite and respectful Wednesday night forum for 4th Ward aldermanic candidates.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 4, 2021 - 7:31 am

Government

13 new COVID cases here, and two more deaths

Illinois sets a new one-day vaccination record. Two more Evanston residents died from COVID-19 today.

By Bill Smith on February 3, 2021 - 3:05 pm

Early voting starts Monday

Early voting for the Feb. 23 primary election starts Monday in Room G-300 at the Evanston Civic Center.

By Bill Smith on February 3, 2021 - 11:35 am

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More snow due Thursday afternoon

And extremely cold weather will follow the snow.

By Bill Smith on February 3, 2021 - 9:10 am

Government

Six new COVID cases here, 2,304 across state

Vaccinations top one million in Illinois, but only 1.78% of residents are fully vaccinated. State's new case count is lowest since October.

By Bill Smith on February 2, 2021 - 3:23 pm

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Another overnight parking ban on snow routes

Only about half of snow routes plowed to the curb so far, city says.

By Bill Smith on February 2, 2021 - 1:27 pm

Mayoral candidate interview: Lori Keenan

Lori Keenan, 57, is a candidate for mayor in the Feb. 23 Evanston primary. A long-time community activist, this is her first run for elected office.

By Bill Smith on February 2, 2021 - 10:28 am

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Now: Follow snow parking rules, or get a ticket

City says more bad weather ahead means there's less time left to clean up after weekend storm.

By Bill Smith on February 1, 2021 - 4:06 pm

Government

Five new COVID cases here, ‘Phase 4’ may arrive Tuesday

Vaccinations administered in Illinois near the 1 million mark.

By Bill Smith on February 1, 2021 - 3:44 pm

Government

Panel gets alternative emergency response report

Subcommittee has produced a set of recommendations for how to launch such a program in Evanston.

By Bill Smith on February 1, 2021 - 10:55 am

Government

Mayoral candidate interview: Daniel Biss

Daniel Biss, 43, is a candidate for mayor in the Feb. 23 Evanston primary. He's a former Illinois state senator and college math professor.

By Bill Smith on February 1, 2021 - 5:47 am

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