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Devon Reid, Evanston 8th ward city council member and chair of Evanston's Human Services Committee. Images from the Human Services Committee on Sept. 6, 2022 in Evanston at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in the James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, Room 2800.

Proposal aims to decriminalize ‘magic mushrooms’ in Evanston

November 4, 2022 at 4:09 p.m.

An Evanston city councilmember wants to decriminalize psilocybin and other entheogenic plants, also known as "magic mushrooms," citing the need for better management of law enforcement resources and possible health...

Exterior image Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at NorthShore's Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Ill. (Anthony Souffle/baiduhai)

Ultrasound machine stolen from NorthShore Evanston Hospital

November 1, 2022 at 2:09 p.m.

A portable ultrasound machine was discharged from the NorthShore Evanston Hospital, at 2650 Ridge Ave., on Friday. A man posing as a vendor allegedly stole the $75,000 piece of equipment,...

Evanston City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz, left, is seated next to Mayor Steve Hagerty during a special meeting of the Evanston City Council Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in Evanston. The mayor and city manager said the Nov. 10 furlough is necessary to help balance the city's 2017 budget.

Welcome Center among City Council’s latest support to immigrants, refugees

October 31, 2022 at 2:06 p.m.

Two weeks after approving its Refugee Resettlement Fund supporting Evanston's refugee population, City Council furthered refugee and immigrant services by allocating $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward Family...

Transparency, spending concerns arise with Evanston’s proposed budget

October 25, 2022 at 1:40 p.m.

As the 2023 budget deadline approaches, Evanston's staff proposed a $402.5 million budget that gained criticism from residents, City Council members and Mayor Daniel Biss. "It proposes a property tax...

Evanston Symphony Orchestra to play Florence Price’s 3rd symphony in season highlighting female musicians

October 21, 2022 at 4:02 p.m.

The Evanston Symphony Orchestra Director Lawrence Eckerling said the orchestra hopes to shine a light on female musicians this coming season and its first concert of the season is no...

Due to higher water levels and erosion, the Evanston Dog Beach has washed away . (Brian O'Mahoney/Pioneer Press)

Evanston dog beach to reopen for rest of season but 2023 remains unknown

October 17, 2022 at 4:52 p.m.

Barking, Frisbees and chewed sticks will return to Evanston's lakefront after City Council decided to reopen its dog beach while turning a "blind eye" to county regulations. The dog beach...

Evanston Mayor Biss’ co-sponsor rule faces opposition from residents, council

October 16, 2022 at 2:42 p.m.

City Council is exploring a new rule proposed by Mayor Daniel Biss that would require referrals — actions introduced for City Council and its committees — to receive at least...

In this photo from last month, Carlos Castillo, from left, Jesus Sanoja, and Elizabeth Navarro stand outside a hotel after eating donated Little Caesars pizza Thursday Sept. 15, 2022, in Elk Grove Village. Castillo, Sanoja, and, Navarro, all of whom are from Venezuela, are part of a group of migrants who were bussed from Texas to Chicago and now staying at the hotel.(Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Evanston to provide $50,000 in need-based funds to refugees, migrants

October 14, 2022 at 12:16 p.m.

The Evanston City Council on Oct. 10 approved a $50,000 Refugee Resettlement Fund to aid migrants in obtaining essentials such as clothing and transportation. The fund was proposed by Ald....

New Evanston police chief sworn in, praised as ‘a complete package’

October 12, 2022 at 2:40 p.m.

Evanstonians filled the City Council Chamber on Oct. 10 as Mayor Daniel Biss swore in Schenita Stewart as Evanston's first permanent female police chief. Schenita Stewart was sworn in as...

Regina Dominican High School to undergo $40 million renovation

October 10, 2022 at 3:15 p.m.

After teaching several generations in a now 60-year-old facility, Regina Dominican High School Senior Director of Advancement Helene Genetos said the school will receive a $40 million face-lift. "Throughout all...

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