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The Rev. Kenneth J. Anderson, pastor of St. John Henry Newman Parish in Evanston, has resigned after the Archdiocese of Chicago found discrepancies in parish finances. The archdiocese had previously merged St. Athanasius and St. Joan of Arc into a combined Catholic parish with the designation of St. John Henry Newman. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Evanston pastor resigns after archdiocese finds he siphoned church funds for personal use

April 14, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.

Rev. Kenneth Anderson of Evanston's St. John Henry Newman Parish resigned after Archdiocese found he took funds for personal use.

Lincoln Elementary School in Evanston, Ill.

Evanston-Skokie D65 school employee charged after allegedly throwing juice box at 8-year-old

April 20, 2026 at 11:56 p.m.

Evanston-Skokie D65 staffer charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly throwing juice box at 8-year-old on autism spectrum.

From left: Village of Skokie Corporation Counsel Steven Elrod, Mayor Ann Tennes and Village Manager John Lockerby listen as Village residents voice their concerns around a joint agreement with Cook County to upgrade a portion of Oakton Street, from Skokie Blvd. to McCormick Blvd, under a new roadway improvement project, April 6, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Skokie OKs joint agreement with Cook County for Oakton Street improvements

April 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

In Skokie, a stretch of Oakton Street is slated for upgrades, as trustees approve a Cook County-backed roadway improvement project.

Rev. Robert “Bob” G. Mair, pastor emeritus of St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Church in Glenview, spent decades serving parishes across Chicago’s North Shore. Mair remained an active member of the Church following his retirement in 2009, serving on the Priest Placement Board and the Priest Retirement and Mutual Aid Association. He died on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was 86. (Archdiocese of Chicago)

Rev. Robert Mair, who served at Glenview, Skokie, Wilmette, Evanston churches, dies at 86

April 6, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

Rev. Robert Mair of St. Catherine Labouré Church in Glenview also served Catholic parishes in Evanston, Skokie and Wilmette.

Children in the three and up age group set off on their quest to be the first to collect the most wooden Easter eggs at the Ladd Arboretum in Evanston. The egg hunt is an annual tradition put on by the Ecology Center, which hosts seasonal events and activities that promote sustainability and environmental stewardship, April 4, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Egg-citement takes over Evanston’s Ladd Arboretum during spring egg hunt

April 6, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

200 children competed in the annual egg hunt, put on by Evanston's Ecology Center to promote environmentally-conscious activities.

Local Note is expected to open at 1716 Sherman Ave in June 2026. The 800-square-foot space aims to cultivate a laid-back, sophisticated atmosphere featuring regional and popular jazz musicians. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Local Note jazz club is tuning up in Evanston for a June opening

April 6, 2026 at 9:42 a.m.

Local Note, an intimate jazz club featuring local artists is set to open its doors in Evanston this June.

Police apprehend man with a knife at Evanston apartment complex

April 3, 2026 at 10:35 a.m.

Evanston police responded to a disturbance involving a man with a knife in the elevator at 415 Premier Apartments on Thursday.

The Rev. Kenneth J. Anderson, pastor of St. John Henry Newman Parish in Evanston, has been asked to step away from handling parish finances after the Archdiocese of Chicago said questions arose. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Evanston pastor removed from managing church’s finances after ‘serious concerns’

April 3, 2026 at 3:05 p.m.

Evanston's St. John Henry Newman Catholic Rev. Kenneth Anderson will step down from financial management after 'serious' questions.

Local cycling enthusiasts and community members alike gathered to share their original cycling-related stories as part of the Skokie Bike Network's "Tails from the Trails" event in July 2025. (Charlie Saxe)

Skokie Bike Network plans community rides, ‘Tales from the Trails’ storytelling event

April 2, 2026 at 12:50 p.m.

Speakers are invited to share their cycling-related stories at the open mic event this July, sponsored by the Skokie Bike Network.

A Skokie police car. (Pam DeFiglio/baiduhai)

Skokie police investigating string of vehicle burglaries

April 1, 2026 at 10:11 a.m.

The Skokie Police Department is investigating a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred overnight on March 31, in central Skokie, according to the police report. Police said at least two...

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