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City tries to prepare for eviction surge

Evanston aldermen will get a report Tuesday on city efforts to respond to an expected surge in evictions and foreclosures once pandemic-related emergency rules blocking those legal actions expire.

By Bill Smith on January 18, 2021 - 10:54 am

Woman shot in IHOP attack dies

61-year-old Marta Torres, who was shot in the face Jan. 9 at the IHOP on Howard Street in Evanston, has died.

By Bill Smith on January 18, 2021 - 5:55 am

Government

Two more COVID deaths in Evanston

Seven-day positive rate here holds at 1.3%. Vaccine distribution still slow statewide.

By Bill Smith on January 17, 2021 - 5:26 pm

Government

Biss totally dominates fundraising in mayor’s race

Former State Senator Daniel Biss has 46 times as much money on hand for his Evanston mayoral campaign as the other two candidates in the race combined.

By Bill Smith on January 17, 2021 - 4:42 pm

Government

Housing homeless during pandemic to cost $7.3 million

Report calls for creating a permanent 24/7 shelter and additional permanent supportive housing.

By Bill Smith on January 17, 2021 - 10:17 am

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Some more snow for Sunday

City of Evanston snow plow crews are expected to have some work to do on Sunday.

By Bill Smith on January 16, 2021 - 6:47 pm

Government

One more death, 9 new COVID cases in Evanston

Vaccinations here are running at about twice the statewide pace.

By Bill Smith on January 16, 2021 - 2:06 pm

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Education

NU to offer caregiver grants to faculty, staff

Program aimed to respond to 'unprecedented burdens' during the pandemic.

By Jeff Hirsh on January 16, 2021 - 11:09 am

Real Estate

24 apartments proposed for 2030 Greenwood

Project would require rezoning and three variations.

By Bill Smith on January 16, 2021 - 10:54 am

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Education

D65 to update in-person school plans next week

School Superintendent Devon Horton says Evanston/Skokie District 65 will have an update about "the launch of our hybrid learning model and associated metrics" on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The district's more

By Jeff Hirsh on January 16, 2021 - 6:19 am

2 robberies in daylight hours

A 37-year-old woman was knocked down, and her purse was taken. A 23-year-old man lost $500 he had just withdrawn from an ATM.

By Charles Bartling on January 15, 2021 - 5:25 pm

Government

Illinois appears to escape post-holiday surge in COVID deaths

21 new cases in Evanston today. Daily positive test rate 1.3%

By Bill Smith on January 15, 2021 - 3:26 pm

Public safety workers honor retiring fire chief

Evanston firefighters and police officers lined up outside fire headquarters Friday to honor retiring Fire Chief Brian Scott on his last day.

By Bill Smith on January 15, 2021 - 2:29 pm

Government

Pritzker relaxes COVID restrictions — but not here

Still no indoor dining to be allowed in Evanston

By Bill Smith on January 15, 2021 - 1:30 pm

Government

New house speaker is NU grad

One thing you may not have known about the new speaker of the Illinois House, Emanual “Chris” Welch -- he's a Northwestern University alum.

By Evanston Now on January 15, 2021 - 12:18 pm

Education

COVID cases increase at NU with classes back in session

COVID-19 cases reported at Northwestern University increased to 51 this week.

By Bill Smith on January 15, 2021 - 11:24 am

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