Residents march against Ryan Field rebuild
A very vocal group of residents made a strong statement Tuesday night against the new Ryan Field project. It all comes ahead of a crucial zoning vote by the Evanston City Council.
Illinois makes enhancements to 'Skip-the-Line' program at state DMV locations
Weeks after rolling out his Skip-the-Line program, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is opening two new walk-in centers in the Chicago area for senior drivers.
How a new Ryan Field could transform Evanston's finances
Here's a new look at what a new Northwestern football stadium could mean for Evanston.
How a new Ryan Field could transform Evanston's finances
Here's a new look at what a new Northwestern football stadium could mean for Evanston.
Police pledge ‘special attention’ after bomb threats force public libraries in city and suburbs to close
All Chicago Public Library branches and many other libraries across Illinois were closed Thursday afternoon after receiving “digital” bomb threats, apparently part of a nationwide intimidation campaign over the choice of books offered on the facilities’ shelves.
Multiple Chicago-area libraries receive bomb threats
Several libraries in the Chicago area, including Addison, Aurora, and Evanston, were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday.
Multiple Chicago-area libraries receive bomb threats
Several libraries in the Chicago area, including Addison, Aurora, and Evanston, were targeted by bomb threats Tuesday.
Northwestern football stadium overhaul faces public opposition
The proposal to overhaul Northwestern University's football stadium drew a large public turnout on Wednesday night.
Meeting on Ryan Field teardown draws opposition
Community members shared their opinion Wednesday night about the new Ryan Field.
Residents voice concerns about Northwestern's Ryan Field project
Evanston residents had another chance Wednesday night to voice their concerns about the new development project at Northwestern's Ryan Field
Evanston gears up for heated showdown as massive crowds expected at Ryan Field rebuilding hearing
A hearing in Evanston is expected to bring out massive crowds Wednesday night as the city's Land Use Commission discusses the rebuilding of Northwestern's Ryan Field.
Evanston residents rally for their say as Ryan Field Redevelopment sparks controversy
A hearing in Evanston is expected to bring out massive crowds Wednesday night as the city's Land Use Commission discusses the rebuilding of Northwestern's Ryan Field.
Evanston extends grace period for implementation of 'Fair Work Week Ordinance'
Enforcement of the new ordinance will begin next year.
Evanston extends grace period for implementation of 'Fair Work Week Ordinance'
Enforcement of the new ordinance will begin next year.
Chicago man arrested after police find handgun, cannabis during traffic stop in Evanston
A Chicago man was arrested in Evanston last week for possessing cannabis and a handgun.
Evanston getting new flag and students are designing it
The city of Evanston is getting a new flag.
Evanston launches new flag design competition for students
Evanston is getting a new flag. They just don't know what it's going to look like yet, and that's where you come in. The city is launching a flag design competition for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
70 weapons collected at Evanston Gun Buyback
Evanston Police worked with community partners to host a Gun Buyback event this weekend. They said 70 weapons were turned in. Participants received money to turn in their guns, bb guns and ammunition.
Dozens of guns recovered at Evanston buyback
People who turned in guns were given $100 per weapon, and $25 for ammunition and BB guns
Wilmette to voice concerns about Northwestern's Ryan Field plans
The city of Wilmette will ask Evanston city leaders to block the planned renovations at Northwestern's Ryan Field.