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Evanston/Skokie District 65 looks to close dual language school

March 20, 2024 at 6:34 p.m.

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 Board of Education on March 18 discussed possibly closing the Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, a kindergarten through eighth grade magnet school focused on...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security arrested an individual in Evanston on Sept. 11, 2025.

Evanston launches new website to bolster business development

March 11, 2024 at 10:12 p.m.

The City of Evanston last month launched a new website called Enjoy Evanston to create a one-stop-shop to explore the city’s different business communities and increase the city’s customer base....

Evanston City Council approved the formation of a community repsonse program to train members in de-escalation to handle low level community complaints.

Evanston moves forward with community response program

June 11, 2024 at 1:29 p.m.

Evanston City Council unanimously approved moving forward with establishing Evanston’s community response program, which is designed to work in tandem with the Evanston Police Department to respond to 911 and...

The exterior stairs at the Wesley Avenue Apartments in Evanston's 5th Ward have been deemed too dangerous for tenant use by the city. Without another entrance, tenants have been told to vacate. Photo by Betty Ester.
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Evanston tells affordable housing tenants to vacate, displacing dozens

February 27, 2024 at 2:19 p.m.

Dozens of Evanston residents are scrambling to find a new home after the city sent a letter to tenants on Feb. 13 telling them to vacate. The city’s letter expresses...

Evanston City Council voted to reaffirm a previous decision to move city operations downtown for the next 15 years.

Evanston keeps 15 year lease to move city operations downtown

February 25, 2024 at 9:05 p.m.

Evanston City Council held a special meeting on Feb. 22 to reconsider a 15-year lease to temporarily move city operations downtown while the city debates plans for a long-term home....

Evanston Skokie School District 65 sees $7 million budget deficit

February 20, 2024 at 12:22 p.m.

Evanston Skokie School District 65 is experiencing its largest financial challenge in the past decade. Its Personnel, Building, Grounds and Finance Committee received a report on Feb. 12 stating the...

The Glencoe Public Library is one of several stops North Shore residents can make to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Valentine’s Day events in Chicago’s North Shore

February 6, 2024 at 4:13 p.m.

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day in Chicago’s North Shore suburbs. The whole family can enjoy plenty of events in addition to adult-focused festivities. Evanston Valentine’s Day Family Event Evanston Art Center,...

Evanston Preservation Committee looks to save Harley Clarke Mansion dune

February 5, 2024 at 7:06 p.m.

Commissioner Charles Smith told his fellow commissioners the dune is being overrun by invasive plant species, which is harming the area’s ability to be a healthy habitat for animals.

Evanston to move city operations downtown starting in July

January 31, 2024 at 11:32 p.m.

The move will be a drastic downsize from the current location at a former Catholic girls school on Ridge Avenue.

Vehicle thefts up 94% in Evanston linked to TikTok trend

January 31, 2024 at 12:36 p.m.

The city saw vehicle thefts nearly double with 295 in 2023 up from 152 in 2022.

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