Evanston, IL
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Elections
Whitfield Harrington Jr., certified under the American Center Party, is one of three candidates in the Nov. 3 Illinois U.S. Senate race. The Chicago pastor and insurance practice owner says he wants to govern from the center on cost of living, health care and government reform.
Elections
Whitfield Harrington Jr., certified under the American Center Party, is one of three candidates in the Nov. 3 Illinois U.S. Senate race. The Chicago pastor and insurance practice owner says he wants to govern from the center on cost of living, health care and government reform.
Local Government
Evanston police arrested Tyreese M. Russell, 33, of Chicago on three felony charges after he allegedly exposed himself to two teenagers at the Central Street Starbucks in July. Russell remains in Cook County custody with a next court date of Oct. 14.
Local Government
The Downtown Evanston Residents Association is lobbying City Council members to block a proposed 26-story, 360-unit apartment tower at 900 Clark St. after the Land Use Commission recommended approval in a 4-1 vote, with a council vote possible as early as Monday, Oct. 12.
Sports
Northwestern and Ryan Sports claimed a 35,000 sellout for the new Ryan Field's debut, but photos and press reports show hundreds of empty seats, and neither has released turnstile counts that would verify actual attendance.
Sports
Northwestern fencing won titles in foil, epee and sabre and placed 19 fencers on the podium at the Remenyik ROC/RJCC, the program's season-opening tournament at Ryan Fieldhouse.
Community
Evanston police arrested Kobe M. Wilson, 27, at Robert Crown Community Center on Sept. 17 after a series of incidents in which he allegedly approached juveniles and offered a child candy and cannabis, leading to two misdemeanor trespass charges and increased patrols near the center and surrounding schools.
Community
Tony and Grammy winner Heather Headley, a former Northwestern student, will headline Over the Rainbow Association's annual benefit concert on Nov. 1 at Galvin Recital Hall, raising funds for the Evanston nonprofit's affordable housing for adults with disabilities.
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Community
Evanston's Preservation Commission voted 8-0 to approve Celadon Partners' exterior renovation plans for the Harley Clarke Mansion, a $30 million project to convert the long-vacant lakefront landmark into an event venue, restaurant and speakeasy. The project still needs Land Use Commission and City Council approval before construction can begin.
Community
The City of Evanston announced a Hispanic Heritage Month series running from Sept. 15 through Oct. 24, with nine events at six community venues including art exhibitions, a family game night, karaoke and flower-making workshops.
Editor
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.
Editor
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.
Editor
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.
