City Of Evanston: Heat Advisory August 10

The City of Evanston's Health and Human Services Department has declared a Heat Advisory for Tuesday, August 10 from noon to 7 p.m., and ...

Vote On Separation Agreement With Evanston City Manager Postponed

After public calls to drop a secrecy clause — and 100 minutes of closed-door discussions — councilmembers decided to meet again Thursday.

'Bully Tactics' Vs. 'Legal Gymnastics' In Dueling Court Filings

A fierce legal dispute over the use of an informant is underway between lawyers for Evanston police and a man they arrested in 2018.

Sex Scandal Secrecy Stipulated In City Manager's Severance Deal

The city manager negotiated a deal that prevents the city from disclosing the contents of an investigation into her handling of misconduct.

Evanston-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Severance Deal For Evanston City Manager Erika Storlie On Agenda

Councilmembers consider a separation agreement with the city manager Monday amid a probe into her handling of sexual misconduct allegations.

Illinois Pot Shop Lottery: Lawsuit Asks Judge To Change Scoring

The latest legal challenge alleges that some cannabis dispensary license applicants were wrongly denied "social equity" status.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Cook County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Evanston residents.

City Of Evanston: City Recognized With GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The City of Evanston has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association of the ...

City Of Evanston: 2022 Wheel Tax Payment Period Now Open

The payment period has now opened for Evanston residents to pay for their City of Evanston wheel tax, residential parking permits, and r ...

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Cook County

Many in the Evanston area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

City Of Evanston: Potential For Severe Weather In Evanston Overnight, July 28

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook overnight for parts of northeast Illinois, including Evanston.

City Of Evanston: City Hosts First Friday Event On August 6

The next event will be a Family Night at Mason Park, located at Church Street and Florence Avenue, on Friday, August 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 ...

City Of Evanston: New Lakefront Parking Pilot Program To Begin August 2

As a part of this pilot program, parking rates for vehicles without a current year paid Evanston wheel tax will be set at $3 per hour fo ...

Mandatory Vaccinations, Tests For State Workers On The Table: Gov

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is "looking strongly" at the idea of requiring vaccines or coronavirus testing for certain state government employees.

Lakefront Sex Harassment Scandal Probe Assigned To Outside Firm

Evanston hired law firm Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter to independently investigate allegations of misconduct and the city's response.

How Will Evanston Spend Its $43 Million In Federal ARPA Funding?

The City Council is considering a draft proposal to divvy up Evanston's share of the $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 relief into six categories.

City Of Evanston: 2021 Starlight Movies In The Park Series Begins July 31

All movies will begin at 7 p.m. Movies will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.

Pot Shop Lottery Process Unfair To Out-Of-State Applicants: Suit

UPDATE: A Michigan cannabis company dropped its challenge to changes to the licensing process for Illinois marijuana dispensaries.

Lakefront Sexual Harassment Petition Not Shared By Staff: Mayor

Despite its disturbing allegations, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss said apparently "nobody even showed it to the City’s most senior leaders."

'White Victimhood': Teacher's Critical Race Theory Suit Condemned

Dozens of demonstrators gathered Tuesday at James Park to denounce a lawsuit filed last month by District 65 drama teacher Stacy Deemar.

City Of Evanston: City Of Evanston Statement Regarding Reports Of Lakefront Misconduct

In July 2020, City lakefront managers received an email from the four seasonal employees requesting a meeting to discuss concerns regard ...

Sexual Harassment Allegations Trigger 'Impartial Investigation'

Evanston city staff revised their official statement about allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of female lifeguards and beach staff.

City Of Evanston Statement Regarding Lakefront Operations And Allegations Of Misconduct

The city manager's office released the following statement in response to a WBEZ investigative report.

Sexual Harassment Rampant At Evanston Lakefront, Staff Warned

A report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct against female beach staff has triggered a special City Council meeting.

City Of Evanston: West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Found In Evanston

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) has found the first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes to occur in their traps in E ...

Greenleaf Avenue Shared Street Pilot To Begin Monday In Evanston

Pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers can safely share the entire length of Greenleaf Street from McDaniel Avenue to Lake Shore Boulevard.

Weed License Lottery Dates Set As Governor Signs New Cannabis Law

Two-thirds of people awarded the first set of cannabis craft grower, infuser and transporter licenses identify as non-white, Pritzker said.

Ban On Food Vendors At Evanston Beaches Gets Pushcart Carve-Out

Food trucks at the lakefront would remain prohibited, but human-powered carts would be permitted under the plan.

Evanston Cops Lied About Informant In Arrest Report: Court Filing

Arresting officers now admit they had no "direct communication" with the confidential informant described in a 2018 incident report.

Proposed Five Fifths TIF District In 5th Ward Gets Public Hearing

Some of the $89 million redevelopment plan will be invested in Black-owned businesses and affordable housing, according to city staff.

Five-Story Apartment Building Planned For Site Of Car Dealership

A developer has proposed building 116 units — 12 of them affordable — after Autobarn Nissan vacates its location on Chicago Avenue.

Evanston Area Unemployment Unchanged: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County is higher than the Illinois average.

City Of Evanston: Featured Evanstonian: Loren Hassleson

After attending a Zoom Town Hall for Evanston Pride, Inc. Loren decided to get involved in the organization's efforts to find, organize ...

Twiggs Park Picked As Site For Permanent Evanston Skate Park

City staff said there has been positive feedback from residents about the location.

Moratorium On New Accessory Dwelling Units In Evanston Considered

Citing late-night disturbances around Northwestern University, some councilmembers propose a 6-month ban on certain types of new units.

Evanston Recertified As A Community Wildlife Habitat

Communities achieve certification by conducting community outreach and education and by certifying individual private and public properties

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Evanston area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Fountain Square Fountain To Remain Off For Entire 2021 Season

Significant repairs are needed to address water loss associated with the operation of the fountain.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...