PHOTOS: First babies of 2021 born at Chicago area hospitals
Several Chicago-area mothers ushered in New Year’s Day by giving birth to the first babies of 2021.
Firefighters extinguish Evanston apartment blaze
No one was hurt in an apartment fire Wednesday morning in Evanston in the north suburbs.
At least 24 vehicles burglarized in Evanston parking garage
The vehicles were “ransacked,” police said.
Northwestern reacts to former lecturer's op-ed on Dr. Jill Biden
A spokesperson for Northwestern pointed out Joseph Epstein had not worked at the university for 17 years and called the comments about Dr. Jill Biden "misogynistic."
Man charged with murder in shooting of Amundsen High School student
Eric Gunn was arrested Friday and charged with murder in the March shooting death of a 15-year-old Amundsen High School student on the North Side.
Murder charges filed in fatal beating of 71-year-old at Evanston clinic
An Indiana man allegedly beat a 71-year-old man to death at a health clinic in suburban Evanston, killing him in November.
Lovin' Local: Gyros Planet & Taqueria in Evanston
Erika Castro from Gyros Planet & Taqueria talks about what they're doing to help people and keep their business afloat during the pandemic.
'Our hope is that Black residents will return home to Evanston': Reparations program moves forward in Evanston
The first of its kind in the nation for city level reparations is happening in Evanston, starting with housing disparities.
Boy struck by vehicle critically injured in Evanston
A boy was critically injured but is expected to survive after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday while skateboarding in north suburban Evanston.
Hospitals hire extra staff as COVID-19 surges
Due to the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, NorthShore University HealthSystem has created a brand new position to help support medical staff, and it plans to hire dozens of people to fill the role.
Peaceful protest at Northwestern University after clash with police
A peaceful protest was held at Northwestern University on Sunday, after police and protesters clashed on Saturday.
Evanston police pepper-spray protesters who allegedly threw bricks
A protest in suburban Evanston turned violent Saturday night when officers pepper-sprayed people who allegedly threw bricks and lit fireworks at officers.
Evanston duplex fire displaces residents
Multiple residents were displaced in a house fire Tuesday in north suburban Evanston.
Northwestern University's School of Management going virtual after four students test positive
Four students at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management have tested positive for COVID after attending off-campus parties and now the school is going digital.
Evanston man charged with murder near Howard Red Line Station on July 23
A man was charged with first-degree murder Thursday for a July 23 fatal shooting near the Howard Red Line Station in Evanston.
Evanston police host 'National Night Out' event amid pandemic
A suburban police department made its 'National Night Out' event happen, while most of the nationwide events were canceled this year because of the pandemic.
Hundreds show up to support Taylor and Blake families, push for voter turnout
Hundreds of people held a peaceful march in Evanston on Saturday to show support for the families of Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor and to push for people to get out and vote.
Lovin' Local: Rex's Place in Evanston
Kathy Lichtenstein talks about how her doggie daycare business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge: Ex-school security guard to pay $3 million in sex abuse case
A federal judge has ordered a former security guard at a suburban Chicago high school to pay $3 million in damages to the family of a former student who said in a lawsuit that he sexually abused her dozens of times.
Evanston student designs health screening app
You’ve probably answered health-screening questions before entering a public building. With children returning to school, a new invention makes the process easier and faster.