Sewer work to partially block intersection
2 weeks ago

The intersection of Central Park Avenue and Payne Street will be partially blocked from May 6 through 22 because of sewer work on nearby Golf Road.

Video: House passes pension reform bill
1 week ago

Just one of the three lawmakers who represent parts of Evanston voted in favor of a pension reform bill that passed the Illinois House this afternoon on a 62-51 vote.

Tire thieves leave car up on bricks
2 weeks ago

Thieves took all the tires from an aging Honda in south Evanston and two people were arrested on the west side for battery. Those among the items in today's Evanston police daily crime bulletin.

2714 Lincoln Street - Open Sunday 2 to 4 p.m.
Home of the Week: 2714 Lincoln St.
2 weeks ago

This English Tudor style, five bedroom, four bath home was built in 1929 by architect and Evanstonian, Henry Bristle.

Fleetwood announces summer theater season
2 weeks ago

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has announced that tickets are now on sale for its summer season which includes four main stage plays, three dramatic readings and two concerts.

City wins zoning battle with Jewish school
2 weeks ago

A circuit court judge has sided with the City of Evanston and rejected a Jewish day school's suit challenging the city's refusal to rezone a property on Hartrey Avenue for its use.

Madigan ties pension funding guarantees to cuts
2 weeks ago

SPRINGFIELD — Public employee unions in Illinois seem willing to play chicken with what may be Democrats’ final offer on pension reform.

Two stabbed in separate incidents
2 weeks ago

Two people were stabbed in separate incidents in Evanston Tuesday. Those stories among the items in today's daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

Evanston police show off new camera truck
2 weeks ago

The Evanston Police Department today showed off its new "armored surveillance vehicle" -- a repurposed Brinks truck equipped with the latest in camera technology.

NU honors 5 with teaching awards
2 weeks ago

Northwestern University has recognized five faculty members for teaching excellence, three with 2013 Charles Deering McCormick Professors of Teaching Excellence Awards and two with 2013 Charles Deering McCormick University Distinguished Lecturer Awards.

Latest pension ideas designed to please courts
2 weeks ago

SPRINGFIELD  –  Illinois lawmakers are no longer talking about being fair to public employees with pension reforms. Instead, with about a month to go in the legislative calendar, lawmakers are focusing on the courts.

Crime: Two bikes stolen from unlocked garage
2 weeks ago

Two bikes were stolen from an unlocked garage on Seward Street and an expensive purse disappeared from a hospital room. Those stories among the items in today's daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

Lincoln School wins design award
2 weeks ago

The Lincoln Elementary School renovation has won an outstanding project award from Learning by Design magazine.

18-year-old charged with cell phone theft
2 weeks ago

An 18-year-old Evanston man is facing a felony theft charge after he allegedly grabbed a cell phone from a man in James Park Monday evening.

Evanston Farmers' Market season opens Saturday
2 weeks ago

The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market will open for its 38th season on Saturday.