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Cook County confirms four West Nile cases, rates risk 'high'
The Cook County Department of Public Health reported four adult West Nile virus cases in suburban Cook County on Friday, Aug. 28, classifying infection risk as high and urging residents to take precautions during peak mosquito season.
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Dog E-Town opens as Evanston's newest off-leash park
Dog E-Town, Evanston's new fenced off-leash dog area at Grey Park, officially opened Sunday, Aug. 30, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Karen York and her dog Daphne, the park's honorary mayor.
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Cook County confirms four West Nile cases, rates risk 'high'
The Cook County Department of Public Health reported four adult West Nile virus cases in suburban Cook County on Friday, Aug. 28, classifying infection risk as high and urging residents to take precautions during peak mosquito season.
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Cook County confirms four West Nile cases, rates risk 'high'
The Cook County Department of Public Health reported four adult West Nile virus cases in suburban Cook County on Friday, Aug. 28, classifying infection risk as high and urging residents to take precautions during peak mosquito season.
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Evanston's 900 Clark tower shrinks to 26 stories before hearing
Developer Continuum Development has revised its proposed high-rise at 900 Clark St. in downtown Evanston from 27 stories to 26, adding two apartments for a total of 360 units while keeping 72 affordable. The Land Use Commission takes up the project Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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Two firefighters injured rescuing man trapped at lighthouse beach breakwall
Two Evanston firefighters were treated for minor injuries after rescuing a man trapped against the Lighthouse Beach breakwall on Sunday, Aug. 23, while the beach was closed and a National Weather Service hazard statement warned of life-threatening conditions on Lake Michigan.
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New gastropub The Addled Bunny opens on Church Street
The Addled Bunny, a new gastropub owned by Fifth Ward resident Jeremy Adler, opened Aug. 19 at 1010 Church St. in downtown Evanston, bringing cocktails, New American cuisine and about 30 jobs to a storefront vacant for six years.
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Northwestern's The Garage ranked No. 1 university incubator by TIME
TIME magazine ranked Northwestern University's The Garage as the nation's No. 1 university incubator and No. 5 overall on its inaugural America's Best Incubators & Accelerators list, recognizing the Evanston program's 1,500-plus startups, $1.6 billion raised and equity-free model.
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Northwestern baseball loses 67% of RBI production before 2027
Northwestern baseball enters 2027 having lost its top four home run hitters, its ace pitcher, and nearly 68% of its RBI production after a third straight Big Ten Tournament miss, leaving coach Ben Greenspan to rebuild with transfers and a standout freshman.
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Northwestern pool closed since July storm could reopen after Labor Day
Northwestern University's Norris Aquatics Center, shut down since July 27 storm flooding damaged its mechanical room, is expected to reopen soon after Labor Day according to an update on the university's recreation website.
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Cook County confirms four West Nile cases, rates risk 'high'
The Cook County Department of Public Health reported four adult West Nile virus cases in suburban Cook County on Friday, Aug. 28, classifying infection risk as high and urging residents to take precautions during peak mosquito season.
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Dog E-Town opens as Evanston's newest off-leash park
Dog E-Town, Evanston's new fenced off-leash dog area at Grey Park, officially opened Sunday, Aug. 30, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Karen York and her dog Daphne, the park's honorary mayor.
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Northwestern begins repairs on vacant Evanston homes ahead of city hearings
Northwestern University has begun visible repair work on some of its vacant Evanston properties after years of community pressure and city code violations, with multiple city hearings scheduled in September to address ongoing enforcement.
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Music Institute brings early childhood program to Evanston
The Music Institute of Chicago will launch RCM Smart Start, a research-based early childhood music program from the Royal Conservatory of Music, at its Evanston campus in September 2026, offering weekly classes for children from birth through age 5.
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Ellie Nevel
Ellie Nevel is an Editor overseeing local news outlets. She holds a marketing degree from Illinois State University and brings that background to her work shaping how communities receive their news. Ellie is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.
Ellie Nevel
Ellie Nevel is an Editor overseeing local news outlets. She holds a marketing degree from Illinois State University and brings that background to her work shaping how communities receive their news. Ellie is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.
Ellie Nevel
Ellie Nevel is an Editor overseeing local news outlets. She holds a marketing degree from Illinois State University and brings that background to her work shaping how communities receive their news. Ellie is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.