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July 24, 2026 at 1:35 p.m.

Scrutiny over the lack of competitive bidding on contracts dogs Northfield Township Road official as Nov. 3 election looms.

July 21, 2026 at 1:01 p.m.

Political newcomer and attorney Jade Carpenter filed paperwork July 1 to run in the upcoming special mayoral election in Evanston.

July 21, 2026 at 8:55 a.m.

The $53 million in upgrades to District 219's campuses are complete, per administrators, with a grand opening slated for Aug. 4.

July 21, 2026 at 8:50 a.m.

After 38 years in the fire service, Evanston Fire Department Captain Tom Howard has retired from his leadership role, effective July 8.

July 20, 2026 at 12:02 p.m.

Leadership cited a sudden "decline in enrollment" for Roycemore School's closure following a period of financial instability.

July 17, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

A five-story, 30-apartment complex on Emerson in Evanston was approved despite objection from neighboring landmark Black church.

July 15, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

City Council voted 4-2 to regulate Evanston's "sweepstakes" machines, but failed to receive the five majority vote needed to pass.

July 15, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

Evanston police are investigating the death of an 8-year-old girl who was found "unresponsive" in her residence Tuesday.

July 14, 2026 at 1:37 p.m.

Niles Township High School District 219's much-absent Board member David Ko resigned. Applications to succeed him are due 7/31.

July 13, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

A fourth suspect has been charged in relation to an April shooting on Howard Street in Evanston.

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