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ETHS budget restores COVID cuts, adds staff

Spending to increase 5.2% to $96.5 million.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 11, 2021 - 12:49 pm

Sponsor seeks repeal of restaurant delivery fee cap

Says pandemic price-control measure is no longer needed. Move comes as delivery firms sue New York City over its fee cap.

By Bill Smith on September 11, 2021 - 10:08 am

Cat converters removed on Brummel

Another was attempted in the 2100 block of Sherman.

By Charles Bartling on September 10, 2021 - 3:18 pm

Achieving climate goals could add 18% to animal shelter cost

City to face similar cost challenges for other projects as it tries to meet ambitious environmental goals.

By Bill Smith on September 10, 2021 - 10:52 am

Evanston resident to head Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo

Evanston resident Megan Ross has been named the new president and CEO of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.

By Evanston Now on September 9, 2021 - 3:16 pm

HACC seeks OK for senior housing tower revisions

Changes reduce market-rate unit count and on-site parking but keep the same number of affordable units.

By Bill Smith on September 9, 2021 - 11:08 am

Pandemic leads to growing interest in homeschooling

But share of families who homeschool in Evanston remains small.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 9, 2021 - 7:15 am

NorthShore hospital system to merge with Edward-Elmhurst

Evanston-based NorthShore University HealthSystem today announced plans to merge with Edward-Elmhurst Health of Naperville.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 8, 2021 - 2:05 pm

Reid loses bid to have HSC take up drug decriminalization

Work is left to a subcommittee of the mayor's Reimagining Public Safety Committee instead.

By Bill Smith on September 8, 2021 - 11:27 am

New ethics review process advances

After many months of controversy, the city may soon have a new process for handling claims of misconduct by public officials.

By Bill Smith on September 8, 2021 - 10:15 am

Burglars force way into 2 restaurants on Main

They hit Reprise Coffee Roasters Friday night, and Trattoria DOC Restaurant Sunday night.

By Charles Bartling on September 7, 2021 - 7:57 pm

Suspect charged in Dodge Avenue murder

19-year-old from Waukegan is being held without bond.

By Bill Smith on September 7, 2021 - 5:06 pm

Severe thunderstorms in afternoon forecast

Cold front moving in may be accompanied by damaging winds

By Bill Smith on September 7, 2021 - 10:43 am

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Equity consultant and minister dies

Patricia Efiom had worked for the City of Evanston and led Ebenezer A.M.E. Church.

By Bill Smith on September 7, 2021 - 10:19 am

Friendship Baptist Church pastor dies

Zollie Webb had served the church and community for decades.

By Bill Smith on September 7, 2021 - 10:15 am

Pandemic moves synagogue’s Rosh Hashanah service outdoors

Congregants take a walk along the lakefront to mark the Jewish New Year.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 6, 2021 - 7:29 pm

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