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Evanston finds prospective dispensary in OKAY Cannabis/West Town Bakery partnership

April 14, 2023 at 4:09 p.m.

Evanston's search for new dispensaries may bring results. The city's Land Use Commission on April 12 unanimously voted to approve a special use permit application to add a dispensary and...

New District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton is flanked by board member Anya Tanyavutti and board president Sunith Kartha.

District 65 Superintendent named as sole candidate at Georgia school

April 11, 2023 at 1:57 p.m.

Evanston/Skokie District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton was on April 4 announced as the sole superintendent finalist at the DeKalb County School District outside Atlanta. "For three years, I had...

A hearing on affordable housing at Skokie Village Hall, March 2, 2023.

Skokie sets goal of focusing on affordable housing supply, preserving existing housing stock

April 11, 2023 at 12:46 p.m.

The Skokie Plan Commission last month sent a list of recommendations to the Board of Trustees addressing its continued affordable housing study, however, affordable housing activists are frustrated the recommendation...

A draft of proposed expansion to SPACE, a performance venue that operates alongside Union Pizzeria in Evanston.
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SPACE seeks expansion approval from City Council for outdoor area

April 3, 2023 at 2:11 p.m.

Evanston's live entertainment scene could get a boost as SPACE, a performance venue attached to Union Pizzeria, is seeking City Council approval to expand its use. City Council on March...

The scene in the 900 block of Michigan Avenue in Evanston where a person is barricaded inside an apartment on March 17, 2023.

Evanston Police Department looks to restrict abortion investigations

March 28, 2023 at 1:04 p.m.

The Evanston Police Department is looking to provide enhanced reproductive health protections by vowing to restrict outside agencies from investigating reproductive health issues within EPD's jurisdiction, Commander Ryan Glew told...

Endorsements, donations take toll on Evanston City Council election

March 23, 2023 at 10:50 a.m.

As the April 4 Evanston City Council election approaches, activists are voicing concerns around 2nd Ward Councilmember Krissie Harris' campaign after she received support from Mayor Daniel Biss, former Mayor...

Councilmember Nieuwsma proposes dog park in Evanston at Grey Park

March 14, 2023 at 12:21 p.m.

Evanston dogs wag their tails as Councilmember Jonathan Nieuwsma looks to add a dog park to Grey Park. This comes after a series of animal-based issues recently saw favorable City...

Skokie Plan Commission decides more meetings on affordable housing are needed

March 6, 2023 at 3:02 p.m.

The Skokie Plan Commission on March 2 met for what was supposed to be its final public hearing on the topic of affordable housing, but Chair Paul Luke started the...

The North Suburban YMCA 2023 Summer Camp Program is open for registration and hosting a Camp Open House on Jan.7, 2023.
- Original Credit: North Suburban YMCA

Summer youth programs kicking off across North Shore

March 6, 2023 at 2:50 p.m.

Spring raises many questions, including what kids will do this summer when school is in recess. There are many ways to keep children engaged so they are ready to learn...

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.

Evanston City Council funds landlord assistance program with ARPA

February 28, 2023 at 4:48 p.m.

The Evanston City Council on Feb. 27 approved allotting $500,000 to a small to medium residential rental provider assistance fund to help landlords recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The landlord...

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