Evanston City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza announces bid for mayoral seat August 12, 2026 at 10:05 a.m. If elected, Mendoza will be the first Latina mayor of Evanston and the first city clerk to hold the position.
Former Evanston D65 Supt. Devon Horton indicted in Georgia; will also face Illinois trial October 5, 2026 at 6:43 p.m. Horton was already embattled over federal charges in Illinois re: an alleged kickback scheme at Evanston-Skokie District 65.
James Beard Award-winning chefs Kim and Clark to open Midwestern restaurant in Evanston August 5, 2026 at 11:23 a.m. Alleyway Grill in Evanston from Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark will be about their Midwestern “earliest memories of food."
Evanston looks to regulate, not ban, gambling-like machines to help businesses August 4, 2026 at 10:10 a.m. New Evanston regulations will limit how many sweepstakes machines are in active use at a given time and add annual licensing fees.
Police respond to bomb threat at Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, investigation underway August 3, 2026 at 1:22 p.m. Police said the owner of the bag containing the bomb-like item has been identified but there is no threat to the public.
Evanston Council quells referendum on making Northwestern University pay tax equivalents July 28, 2026 at 6:49 p.m. The question would have asked Evanston voters if tax-exempt nonprofits should pay when using their property for commercial purposes.
Niles Township D219 in Skokie addresses ‘heinous’ federal child porn charges against ex- teacher July 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. An “anonymous report” flagging Niles North teacher was brought to Skokie police three years before his child pornography arrest.
Northwestern’s Ryan Field to offer pop-up opportunities for Evanston-area restaurants July 28, 2026 at 8:01 a.m. Northwestern's Ryan Field will allow Evanston-area restaurants to sell food during game days to make money and market themselves.
Skokie OKs $1.8 million for upgrades to Main Street corridor, to encourage businesses, vitality July 26, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. Main Street, west of Crawford, will get hardscaping, art elements, landscaping, crosswalks, to nurture neighborhood vitality.
Skokie Park District to place $53 million referendum on Nov. 3 ballot July 25, 2026 at 7:49 a.m. The Skokie Park District project would create a new park and improve Skokie Sports Park, adding to the district's 45 parks currently.