Sports
Northwestern fencing sweeps all three titles at season opener
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.
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Local Government
Downtown Evanston group targets council vote on 26-story tower
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.
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Downtown Evanston group targets council vote on 26-story tower
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.
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Evanston dog beach closes Dec. 1 as council rejects $864K ramp
Evanston's dog beach will close indefinitely on Dec. 1 after the A&PW Committee unanimously rejected an $863,850 ADA ramp contract, the fourth delay in two years, with staff now drafting a new RFP targeting a May 2027 reopening.
Local Government
Evanston committee votes to slash outdoor dining permit fees
Evanston's Economic Development Committee voted Sept. 23 to recommend cutting outdoor dining permit fees to flat rates as low as $175, down from the current $1,000-to-$4,000 range, trading about $20,300 in city revenue for what supporters call an investment in downtown vibrancy.
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Northwestern adds 500 student seats for Ryan Field opener
Northwestern added 500 student seats for the new Ryan Field's opening game against Penn State on Friday, Oct. 2, citing overwhelming demand, with tickets claimable Monday by students who attended last week's welcome event.
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Community
Evanston preservation panel approves Harley Clarke renovation 8-0
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
Evanston announces nine Hispanic Heritage Month events
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.
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Children's suicide ER visits surge 74%, Northwestern study finds
A study led by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine researchers found suicide-related ER visits among U.S. children ages 5 to 17 jumped 74% between 2016 and 2022, with about half occurring at lower-volume hospitals often ill-equipped for pediatric mental health crises.
Community
Evanston marks 9/11's 25th anniversary at Firefighters Park
Evanston's fire and police departments host a public 9/11 memorial ceremony Friday morning at Firefighters Park, featuring survivor Mark Shore, State Rep. Robyn Gabel and former Mayor Steve Hagerty on the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
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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
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.
Ellie Nevel
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.