Community
The Evanston Fourth of July Association warns that either the parade or the fireworks could be eliminated within a year or two as the nonprofit's endowment shrinks and costs outpace donations.
Community
The Evanston Fourth of July Association warns that either the parade or the fireworks could be eliminated within a year or two as the nonprofit's endowment shrinks and costs outpace donations.
Community
The Evanston Fourth of July Association warns that either the parade or the fireworks could be eliminated within a year or two as the nonprofit's endowment shrinks and costs outpace donations.
Local Government
Evanston business lawyer Jade Carpenter became the first publicly known candidate to file for the April 6, 2027, special mayoral election, positioning herself as a political outsider who supports the Envision Evanston 2045 comprehensive plan.
Local Government
Cook County's second-installment property tax bills will arrive about two months late again this year, with a due date estimated around October 1, and Evanston homeowners can take steps now including checking for missing exemptions worth up to $950 per year.
Business
Downtown Evanston's annual Sip + Stroll event on Thursday, June 25, brought residents through 22 participating businesses offering beverages, snacks, and deals, with a suggested $10 donation benefiting youth culinary nonprofit Kitchen to Community.
Business
Evanston's unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in May 2026, up from 4.4% in April, according to Illinois Department of Employment Security data released Friday, June 26.
Sports
Jack Lausch, who gave up the starting quarterback job at Northwestern to commit full time to baseball, posted program-historic numbers in 2026 and is now pursuing a professional career ahead of the MLB Draft on July 11-12.
Sports
Northwestern's coaching staff toured the new $875 million Ryan Field construction site on Wednesday, June 25, with the 35,000-seat Evanston stadium set to debut Friday, October 2 against Penn State.
Community
The Evanston Fourth of July Association warns that either the parade or the fireworks could be eliminated within a year or two as the nonprofit's endowment shrinks and costs outpace donations.
Community
Evanston's Pathway to Wellness pilot, designed by local fitness owner Neticia Blunt-Waldron and backed by $400,000 in city funding, is nearing implementation to fight hypertension among low-income residents in the Second, Fifth, and Eighth Wards through fitness, nutrition coaching, and clinical monitoring.
Education
Evanston Safety Town, the nearly 50-year-old summer day camp at Lincolnwood Elementary School, is running its second two-week session in July 2026, teaching children ages 4 to 8 essential safety skills on a miniature painted town.
Education
Evanston Township High School's phone service was restored Thursday, June 25, after an 18-day outage caused by a June 7 ransomware attack; some district systems remain limited as the FBI investigation continues.
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