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Northwestern officials to consider alternative options on dorm space

May 12, 2019 at 9:48 p.m.

Top Northwestern University officials at a meeting last week said they would review some residents' suggestions for an alternative to the university's proposed dorm project at 1835 Hinman Ave. in...

Evanston firefighters union raises concerns about interim chief arrangement

May 12, 2019 at 9:48 p.m.

Evanston firefighters have raised concerns about an interim arrangement placing the department under the city's police chief rather than naming someone from the department until a full-time fire chief is...

Shout Out: William Trybus, Chicago sports fan who remains optimistic

May 12, 2019 at 9:48 p.m.

The back of his wheelchair parked against the brick Main Street viaduct, William Trybus is sporting a snazzy Chicago Bears cap these days. The price? He bartered "a cup of...

Evanston police cordoned off a section of Sheridan Road on Sept. 22, 2016, following the death of a Northwestern University cyclist whose bike got caught in the wheel of a northbound cement truck.

First-year NU student from China struck, killed while riding bike

May 12, 2019 at 9:48 p.m.

A first-year Northwestern University student from China died after she was struck by a cement truck while riding her bike in Evanston Thursday evening, according to police and school officials.Chuyuan...

Evanston police recover two handguns, charge two Chicago men

May 12, 2019 at 9:48 p.m.

Evanston police charged two Chicago men and recovered two handguns following an incident in the 100 block of Callan Avenue late Sunday. Jockess J. Miller, 25, of the 4800 block...

Evanston Public Works Agency Director Dave Stoneback addresses the Evanston City Council on Monday.

Evanston moves closer to water deals with Morton Grove, Niles

May 12, 2019 at 9:48 p.m.

Evanston officials could begin supplying water to Morton Grove and Niles by late 2018. With administrators from the two communities in the audience Monday at Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center,...

Evanston City Council members are considering an environmental benchmark system that would apply to private buildings 20,000 square feet and more and city-owned buildings of at least 10,000 square feet.

Environmental benchmark system gaining support in Evanston

May 12, 2019 at 9:48 p.m.

Some Evanston City Council members appear to be warming to a benchmarking system that would require owners of larger buildings to track and disclose building energy and water consumption use....

Evanston City Clerk Rodney Greene, shown with Ald. Eleanor Revelle, argued successfully that future city clerks should be regarded as elected officials not employees in considering their pay levels.

Next Evanston city clerk will share in city council pay hike

May 12, 2019 at 9:47 p.m.

Evanston City Council members have granted a pay increase for future members of the city council that includes a robust boost for the next city clerk. At a meeting last...

Father Robert Oldershaw leads community members in a prayer Sept. 15 dedicating banners that will be on display during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

National Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off in Evanston

May 12, 2019 at 9:47 p.m.

The phrase "mi casa es su casa" took on special meaning in Evanston Thursday. Community members gathered in front of the home of Juan Carlos and Guillermina "Gina" Ramirez to...

Shout Out: Elory Rozner, Big Draw Evanston organizer

May 12, 2019 at 9:47 p.m.

Community members of all ages will have the chance to get in touch with their artistic side in a big way this October. Children can enjoy drawing at the Ecology...

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