Race Against Hate looks to bring community together: 'We refuse to be stymied'The Race Against Hate was held in Evanston on Father's Day, about 20 years after the murder of Ricky Byrdsong. June 17, 2019
Evanston loosens rules governing names on memorial wallEvanston aldermen on June 10 loosed rules that governed who could be listed on the Fountain Square memorial wall. June 17, 2019
Evanston's Garden Walk inspires backyard gardenersThe 30th annual Evanston Garden Walk, which inspires gardeners and raises money for scholarships, is set for June 23. June 17, 2019
Evanston/Skokie Dist. 65 superintendent announces resignation effective July 1Evanston/Skokie Dist. 65 Superintendent Paul Goren announced his retirement from the district on Friday. June 14, 2019
Evanston aldermen pass resolution aimed at combating institutional racismEvanston aldermen unanimously approved a resolution from Ald. Cicely Fleming, 9th, acknowledging and rejecting racism in the city. June 14, 2019
New 5-year contracts in District 65 include pay increases for teachers, assistantsEvanston/Skokie School District 65 has reached new 5-year contract agreements that give teachers and teacher assistants salary increases. June 14, 2019
Evanston city clerk amends FOIA lawsuit against city after council voteIn addition to his other complaints, Evanston City Clerk Devon Reid argues that aldermen's decision to create additional FOIA officer positions was invalid. June 13, 2019
Evanston mayor joins international call to action as invasive Asian carp threaten Great LakesEvanston Mayor Steve Hagerty joined other Great Lakes mayors in signing a call to action against Asian carp in the Great Lakes. June 13, 2019
Shout Out: Kelsa Robinson, dance company co-founderKelsa Robinson is an Evanston native and co-sounder of BraveSoul Movement. June 13, 2019
With a nod toward history, Evanston's new police chief is moving into former Mayor Lorraine Morton's century-old homeEvanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook and his family are moving into former Mayor Lorraine Morton's longtime home. June 12, 2019
State money earmarked to help Evanston nonprofits with capital projectsNorthlight Theater, Robert Crown Community Center, Family Focus Evanston, YWCA Evanston/North Shore and Evanston History Center all should benefit. June 11, 2019
Evanston Made Kids encourages families to create art togetherEvanston Made Kids is part of a month-long effort to promote artistic creation in Evanston. June 11, 2019
St. Joan of Arc Family Fest Carnival marks end of year for a school in transitionSt. Joan of Arc in Evanston held their annual parish carnival June 6-9. June 11, 2019
Free breakfast, lunch available to Evanston youth throughout summerEvanston kids up to 18 years old can eat free breakfast and lunch at locations around the city. June 10, 2019
A rare honor: Evanston lacrosse star Madeline Rodriguez selected for Under Armour 150 showcaseThree players from Evanston and Loyola will represent Illinois at the elite lacrosse showcase in Maryland. June 09, 2019
Peregrine falcons banded A pair of peregrine falcons hatched atop the Evanston Public Library were banded on June 6, 2019.June 06, 2019
Field Museum researchers place tracking bands on falcons hatched atop Evanston libraryResearchers with the Field Museum banded the falcon chicks, measured them and drew their blood before a crowded audience at Evanston Public Library. June 06, 2019
Man shot in hip after fight in Evanston parking lotA 28-year-old Evanston resident was shot in the hip after a physical dispute in an Evanston parking lot. June 04, 2019
Evanston Township High School celebrates class of 2019Evanston Township High School held graduation ceremonies on June 2, 2019. June 04, 2019
Citing transparency efforts, Evanston police unveil crime data dashboardResidents can now look up Evanston police statistics via the city's website. June 04, 2019
'The Mountaintop' imagines conversation between Martin Luther King, hotel maid“The Mountaintop” will be performed at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre June 15-30 at Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston. June 04, 2019
Shout Out: Wendy Singer, director of education at Illinois Holocaust MuseumShout Out with Skokie resident Wendy Singer, director of education at Illinois Holocaust Museum. June 03, 2019
After positive drug test, bond increased for former Northwestern student charged with sexual assaultBond was increased from $50,000 to $210,000 for Scott Thomas, charged in a sexual assault on Northwestern University's Evanston campus. May 31, 2019
Northwestern's request to host professional sports events at Welsh-Ryan Arena draws neighbor concernsNorthwestern University is requesting zoning changes to allow professional sporting and other events at the school's Central Street sporting arenas. May 31, 2019
Evanston city clerk leaves meeting after aldermen vote to add additional FOIA officersEvanston aldermen voted 5-3 to approve three additional FOIA officers for the city, over the objections of City Clerk Devon Reid. May 29, 2019
Evanston organization helps parents of children with special needs navigate school systemEvanston CASE's newest program, Empowering Parent Partners, pairs parents of kids with special needs to help each other navigate the school system. May 28, 2019
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in North Shore suburbsThe North Shore Abatement District found mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time in 2019. May 28, 2019
Northwestern prepares for crowd of 12,000 at annual Dillo Day festival June 1Northwestern University's Dillo Day is an annual music festival that started in 1972. May 28, 2019
District 65 hires new executive director for special servicesRomy DeCristofaro comes to Evanston/Skokie Dist. 65 as executive director for special services from Wilmette Public Schools Dist. 39. May 27, 2019
Man found guilty in 1992 murder of 15-year old Skokie boy found strangled in forest preserveRobert Seritella was found guilty on Thursday, May 23 of strangling 15-year old Skokie boy David Chereck to death in 1992. May 23, 2019