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Evanston police warn of coordinated power-tool thefts from work vans

Evanston police issued a public warning after two coordinated burglaries on Aug. 31 targeted valuable power tools from work vans, with surveillance footage showing armed suspects, and urged businesses to strengthen security.

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Northwestern physicist spots mystery signal in dark matter hunt

Northwestern University physicist Eric Dahl co-authored a study from the LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter experiment that recorded a single unexplained particle interaction with only a 0.5% chance of coming from a known source.

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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.

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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Evanston Opens Four Cooling Centers as Heat Index Nears 110

Evanston has opened four cooling centers as a National Weather Service heat advisory brings heat indices up to 110 degrees through at least Thursday, with the city urging residents to check on elderly neighbors.

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Northwestern University in Evanson, IL.

Northwestern physicist spots mystery signal in dark matter hunt

Northwestern University physicist Eric Dahl co-authored a study from the LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter experiment that recorded a single unexplained particle interaction with only a 0.5% chance of coming from a known source.

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Alpha School files zoning request for Roycemore site in Evanston

Alpha School, an AI-powered private school network, has filed a zoning application to occupy the former Roycemore School building at 1200 Davis St. in Evanston, proposing only minor interior changes to the 111-year-old campus.

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Ellie Nevel

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

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

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.

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