Evanston high schooler creates website to help people find at-home COVID tests
Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.
Evanston freshman creates at-home COVID test finer
Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.
Proof of vaccination required at Chicago & Cook County bars, restaurants and gyms starting Monday
The new rules apply to everyone who is 5-years-old and up, though you are allowed to pop in and pick up takeout without a vaccination card if you're inside for less than ten minutes.
University of Illinois to start spring semester remotely amid surge in COVID cases
The University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University are joining a number of other colleges that will have students return to remote learning when they come back from holiday break.
6 taken to hospital for carbon monoxide exposure at an Evanston church
Six people were taken to the hospital following high exposure to carbon monoxide in an Evanston church, according to Chief Martin Rafacz.
2 boys, 16, charged following Evanston Township High School gun recovery
Two 16-year-olds were charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon following the Evanston Township High School gun scare.
Evanston Township High School given 'all-clear' after 2 guns recovered, 8 students detained
Two loaded handguns were recovered at Evanston Township High School Thursday morning – sending students and staff into lockdown for several hours. Police detained eight students in connection to the incident.
2 guns found at Evanston Township High School
Two loaded handguns were recovered at Evanston Township High School Thursday morning – sending students and staff into lockdown for several hours. Police detained eight students in connection to the incident.
Police provide an update after Evanston Township High School was put on lockdown
Evanston Police Commander Ryan Glew provides an update after Evanston Township High School was placed on lockdown for hours Thursday after the discovery of two handguns.
Chicago man charged in Evanston shooting that killed 1, wounded 4
A Chicago man has been charged in connection to a shooting in Evanston last month that left one teenage boy dead and several others wounded.
Evanston police gun buyback event takes in 53 firearms
Police held a gun buyback event that took in 53 guns Saturday morning and afternoon in north suburban Evanston.
Family, friends gather to remember teen killed in 'targeted' shooting in Evanston
Carl Dennison was among five people shot outside a Mobile Gas Station in Evanston Sunday night. The male and female victims ranged in age from 14 to 18. They were all cousins and close friends.
Family, friends gather to remember teen fatally shot in Evanston
Classmates, friends and family were surrounded by candles and red balloons Wednesday as they remembered 17-year-old Carl Dennison.
'Targeted attack': Teen killed, four others wounded in Evanston shooting
A 17-year-old boy was killed and four other teens were wounded in a “targeted” shooting Sunday night in Evanston.
'Targeted attack': 17-year-old boy killed, four teens wounded in Evanston shooting
A 17-year-old boy was killed and four other teens were wounded in a "targeted" shooting Sunday night in Evanston.
Evanston animal shelter overcrowded with cats offering 2-for-1 deal
"I stood there for a minute and I saw all these faces looking at me and I started to cry for a minute. I thought this is very different from anything we've ever dealt with."
Hoarding leads to influx of cats at Evanston shelter
The Evanston Animal Shelter is overwhelmed with cats, from the same house.
Classes canceled for Evanston-Skokie District 65 due to staff shortages
A note was sent to parents Friday explaining that stress is causing burnout for staff and absences could not be filled, even with substitutes.
District 65 faces staff shortages, forcing schools to cancel classes Monday and Tuesday
An Illinois school district was forced to cancel classes due to staff shortages. Joanie Lum has the latest.
Evanston-Skokie District 65 canceling school for thousands of students because of lack of teachers
“We believe this is a result of educators and support staff needing to rest and focus on mental health and also to tend to their own families,” said District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton.