9th Ward

Members of Evanston's Economic Development Committee on Wednesday unanimously backed a proposal to give owners of the planned Farmer's Best market on Oakton Street up to $500,000 in sales tax rebates.

City staff Wednesday pushed for several design changes in plans for an Aldi supermarket on Oakton Street.

Evanston police say three people are in custody today following a drug raid on a home at 2120 Seward St.

Organizers of a planned bicycle ride to mark the completion of the repaving of Evanston's Ridge Avenue are looking for volunteers to help with the event.

Several more Evanston residents have taken out petitions seeking to run for municipal offices next spring.

Evanston police say a driver for Norshore Cab was robbed and shot early this morning.

The German-owned discount supermarket chain Aldi is considering opening a store in Evanston.

Evanston's Economic Development Committee gave unanimous preliminary approval Wednesday to providing a $500,000 sales tax rebate to the proposed Farmers Best Market at Asbury Avenue and Oakton Street.

Evanston Public Works Director John Burke says a federal transportation panel has recommended funding for a study to select the best location for a new Yellow Line rail stop in Evanston.

Evanston city officials say a mistake by a contractor working on the sewer system left many homeowners in south and central Evanston with water backed up into their basements over the weekend.