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Business

Evanston jobless rate drops to 8.8%

Evanston's unemployment rate fell last month to the lowest level since coronavirus pandemic layoffs took hold in April, but it remains more than three times as high as it was

By Bill Smith on October 27, 2020 - 12:21 pm

Fire hits home on Lawndale

Evanston fire crews were called to the scene of a fire in a three-unit row house at 2554 Lawndale Ave. about 10:40 this morning.

By Bill Smith on October 27, 2020 - 11:29 am

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Government

Chicago Avenue high-rise dies in committee

Evanston's Planning and Development Committee voted unanimously Monday night to reject a planned 17-story senior living high-rise at 1621 Chicago Ave. The vote means the project will not advance to

By Bill Smith on October 27, 2020 - 10:55 am

Education

District 65 debate program to resume

Superintendent says contract hurdle that scrubbed first tournament now has been cleared.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 26, 2020 - 10:50 pm

Education

D65 unions demand safety plan before school reopens

Teachers and staff worry that schools aren't ready to operate safely during the pandemic.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 26, 2020 - 10:45 pm

Government

Recap: City Council

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council meeting, which featured extensive discussions of the city budget and aldermanic compensation.

By Bill Smith on October 26, 2020 - 6:58 pm

Government

Recap: City Council committee meetings

Evanston's Planning and Development Committee this evening voted unanimously to kill the Merion Legacy high-rise project on Chicago Avenue.

By Bill Smith on October 26, 2020 - 4:02 pm

Cash, electronics, clothing taken in burglary

Unlocked Toyota on Forest yields cash, electronics, and clothing to burglar.

By Charles Bartling on October 26, 2020 - 3:26 pm

Government

COVID cases continue to rise here and across state

Fourteen new cases today in Evanston as the state imposes new restrictions on restaurants, bars and public gatherings across suburban Cook County.

By Bill Smith on October 26, 2020 - 3:15 pm

Government

Hundreds line up for free COVID tests

Although the timing was just coincidence, free COVID-19 tests were available in Evanston today as Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new pandemic restrictions in suburban Cook County The Illinois Department of

By Jeff Hirsh on October 26, 2020 - 2:00 pm

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Government

COVID clampdown to hit Evanston

Gov. J.B. Pritzker this morning announced that COVID-19 resurgence mitigation measures will go into effect in suburban Cook County -- including Evanston -- starting Wednesday morning.

By Bill Smith on October 26, 2020 - 11:17 am

Government

Study: Property tax growing faster than inflation, incomes

If you thought your property tax bill was growing faster than your income -- a new study says you're right.

By Bill Smith on October 26, 2020 - 10:58 am

Government

Budget debate: How many cops does Evanston need?

Evanston aldermen Monday hold a public hearing and discussion of next year's budget that's expected to feature calls by some residents to defund the city's Police Department.

By Bill Smith on October 25, 2020 - 8:12 pm

Education

District 65: Remote learning moving slower than desired

A report to be presented to the District 65 school board Monday night says teachers and students are having some issues adapting to online instruction.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 25, 2020 - 3:38 pm

Government

COVID 7-day positive rate hits 2.7% here

Evanston's coronavirus positive rate increased sharply today as the city reported more than 20 new cases for the second day in a row.

By Bill Smith on October 25, 2020 - 3:06 pm

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Education

Parents, students angry D65 forced debaters to miss tourney

School officials say the district has suspended funding for student clubs as it deals with pandemic-related budget issues.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 24, 2020 - 3:27 pm

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