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Pandemic boosts bike ridership in Evanston

Buses and trains looked less attractive. Stay-at-home advisories led to less car traffic. And canceled events gave people an even greater desire to get outside. No matter the reason, Evanston

By Jasper Davidoff on July 24, 2020 - 2:36 pm

Surveys show gulf between ETHS parents and teachers

Most parents want their children back in the classroom. Most teachers want to avoid the classroom like the plague, because of … the plague. Or rather, the coronavirus. Those are

By Jeff Hirsh on July 24, 2020 - 1:52 pm

Only a quarter of NU fall classes may ever meet face-to-face

For weeks, Northwestern University has been saying that most of its classes this fall will be held remotely, with only a small share meeting in person on campus. Today, we

By Jeff Hirsh on July 23, 2020 - 4:14 pm

Two new COVID-19 cases here, 1,624 across Illinois

COVID-19 cases in Illinois hit their highest level in nearly two months today while Evanston health officials reported two new cases among city residents.

By Bill Smith on July 23, 2020 - 3:47 pm

Evanston jobless rate hits pandemic peak

Evanston's jobless rate rose to 12.9% last month, the highest level of the coronavirus pandemic, according to figures released this noon by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The jobless

By Bill Smith on July 23, 2020 - 1:04 pm

Metra seeks injunction against Union Pacific

Metra, the regional commuter rail service, is asking a federal agency for an order against Union Pacific, the railroad that runs Metra's trains through Evanston and many other suburban communities. In

By Jeff Hirsh on July 22, 2020 - 9:36 pm

Witherspoon: Pandemic’s impact is ‘bleak’

“A bleak picture but an accurate picture.” That’s how Evanston Township High School Superintendent Eric Witherspoon described the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on education. But, Witherspoon added, “We can’t mislead you.”

By Jeff Hirsh on July 22, 2020 - 8:26 pm

Crown library branch to reopen Aug. 1

Evanston's new Robert Crown Library Branch is scheduled to reopen to the public on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. with enhanced safety and hygiene procedures in place to protect visitors and staff

By Evanston Now on July 22, 2020 - 4:50 pm

Four new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,598 across Illinois

New COVID-19 cases in Illinois reached their highest one day number in a month-and-a-half today with 1,598 people confirmed as having the disease, including four in Evanston. The state now has

By Bill Smith on July 22, 2020 - 4:11 pm

More COVID-19 expected when NU students return

When thousands of Northwestern University students return to Evanston this fall, they may bring an unwelcome guest – COVID-19. Medical experts say it’s inevitable. The only question is how big

By Jeff Hirsh on July 22, 2020 - 9:05 am

Future of child care center on D65 agenda

The child care center for Evanston-Skokie School District may reopen the week of Aug. 17, if the District 65 School Board approves plans for the reopening at its meeting this morning.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 22, 2020 - 6:05 am

No new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 955 across state

Evanston health officials reported no new COVID-19 cases among city residents today and the number of cases statewide dropped to 955, its lowest level in a week. Evanston now has

By Bill Smith on July 21, 2020 - 6:51 pm

Demand remains high for COVID testing in Evanston

If today’s free COVID testing event in Evanston is any indicator, people are still extremely worried about coming down with the novel coronavirus, even if they do not have any

By Jeff Hirsh on July 20, 2020 - 5:55 pm

NU food service vendor lays off 230 workers

Compass Group, the food service vendor at Northwestern University, says it sent layoff notices today to about 230 of its employees who work at the school. The workers have been

By Bill Smith on July 20, 2020 - 4:26 pm

Two new COVID-19 cases here, 1,173 across Illinois

Evanston health officials reported two new COVID-19 cases among city residents today while statewide 1,173 new cases were reported. To date 840 Evanston residents have tested positive for the disease.

By Bill Smith on July 20, 2020 - 3:35 pm

State teachers union calls for remote learning

The Illinois Federation of Teachers, which represents more than 100,000 educators across the state, is calling for remote learning when school re-opens in the fall. In a video news conference

By Jeff Hirsh on July 20, 2020 - 11:01 am

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