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ETHS to focus on social-emotional learning

Superintendent calls for showing "our respect, care and love for one another after a long absence."

By Jeff Hirsh on August 5, 2021 - 9:58 pm

By rail through the heart of COVID

What's it like traveling outside the Evanston bubble?

By Jeff Hirsh on August 5, 2021 - 4:45 pm

Governor imposes statewide masks-in-school rule

Evanston schools already had decided to mask up for the fall.

By Bill Smith on August 4, 2021 - 4:59 pm

New CDC order blocks evictions here

Order applies to all areas with substantial or high rates of COVID-19 infections. Eight new cases in Evanston Tuesday. Seven-day average here now more than double the year ago level.

By Bill Smith on August 3, 2021 - 7:41 pm

County pushes mediation to avoid evictions

Program is designed to aid both landlords and tenants.

By Bill Smith on August 2, 2021 - 10:56 am

District 65 to offer voluntary COVID tests

Each school will offer testing once a week. District is also asking for copies of vaccination forms.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 30, 2021 - 7:12 pm

CDC says COVID risk now ‘substantial’ in Cook County

The county health department says the increase in cases means all fully vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings.

By Bill Smith on July 30, 2021 - 10:22 am

ETHS to require masks when school starts

It's a change of plans from earlier in the summer.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 28, 2021 - 11:18 am

City considers aid to businesses impacted by construction

Merchants on Main and on Howard say they've faced a double whammy from the pandemic and road work.

By Bill Smith on July 28, 2021 - 9:38 am

ETHS sets deadlines for proof of vaccination

Evanston Township High School is asking students and staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before the start of school next month. Employee proof should be submitted by Aug. 2,

By Jeff Hirsh on July 22, 2021 - 5:26 am

Downtown restaurant to open 16 months later than planned

Debut had been set for the day the state ordered all non-essential businesses to close in response to the pandemic.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 16, 2021 - 10:09 am

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Northlight buys property for new theater site

After a pandemic-caused delay, Northlight Theatre has acquired the property it plans to make its new home in downtown Evanston.

By Evanston Now on July 14, 2021 - 2:55 pm

School District 65 still requiring masks, for now

Lack of an approved COVID vaccine for kids under 12 drives the decision.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 13, 2021 - 12:18 pm

ETHS expected to revise mask requirements

New rules are expected to reflect guidance from CDC, IDPH and ISBE that only the unvaccinated need to wear masks in schools.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 12, 2021 - 11:01 am

Emotional impact of pandemic on kids expected to continue

Emergency room visits for mental health issues increased 50%. High school to prioritize social-emotional health issues this fall.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 8, 2021 - 4:35 pm

Pennies are placeholders for millions at ward meeting

Residents were asked which of four buckets of eligible spending categories should be favored in allocating $43 million in aid.

By Jeff Schultz on July 7, 2021 - 9:48 am

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