News - Evanston Now

dog-beach-officially-closed-sign-20190711_114216

City staff stumped about new dog park

Dogs and their owners want one -- but neighbors near every proposed site are opposed.

By Bill Smith posted 14 mins ago

Fire strikes home on Foster, residents displaced

Evanston fire crews responded to a general alarm fire shortly before 8:30 Saturday morning in a home at 2301 Foster St.

By Bill Smith on September 25, 2021 - 8:57 am

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

Schwinn stolen from vehicle bike rack

Theft takes place in a Main Street parking lot.

By Charles Bartling on September 24, 2021 - 2:21 pm

HACC unveils plans for family housing at Walchirk site

New project would become the second major recent development in Evanston by the housing authority.

By Bill Smith on September 24, 2021 - 10:55 am

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

Burglar steals jewelry from home on Hartrey

Incident takes place during daylight hours yesterday.

By Charles Bartling on September 23, 2021 - 5:59 pm

Jobless rate falls again, but so does size of workforce

More people stopped looking for work.

By Bill Smith on September 23, 2021 - 2:48 pm

EDC discusses post-pandemic parking strategies

Raise rates? Lower them? Dynamic pricing? A range of ideas were up for discussion.

By Bill Smith on September 23, 2021 - 10:57 am

Wind subsides, but it’s another day to avoid the lakefront

Much better weather expected Friday.

By Bill Smith on September 23, 2021 - 9:45 am

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

redlining-detail-161105

Reparations program gets 17 applications in first day

If all qualify, that could tap out the program's first year budget.

By Bill Smith on September 22, 2021 - 3:39 pm

NU gets new $480M gift from Ryan family

The gift is the largest in the school's history. It will fund biomedical, economics and business research and help redevelop the football stadium.

By Bill Smith on September 22, 2021 - 2:15 pm

Hotline sees only slight increase in eviction calls

But the group operating the hotline expects to see a surge in calls soon with the expiration of the state's eviction moratorium on Oct. 3.

By Bill Smith on September 22, 2021 - 10:54 am

Page 1 of 1401