Evanston looks to regulate, not ban, gambling-like machines to help businesses August 4, 2026 at 10:10 a.m. New Evanston regulations will limit how many sweepstakes machines are in active use at a given time and add annual licensing fees.
Police respond to bomb threat at Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, investigation underway August 3, 2026 at 1:22 p.m. Police said the owner of the bag containing the bomb-like item has been identified but there is no threat to the public.
Evanston Council quells referendum on making Northwestern University pay tax equivalents July 28, 2026 at 6:49 p.m. The question would have asked Evanston voters if tax-exempt nonprofits should pay when using their property for commercial purposes.
Niles Township D219 in Skokie addresses ‘heinous’ federal child porn charges against ex- teacher July 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. An “anonymous report” flagging Niles North teacher was brought to Skokie police three years before his child pornography arrest.
Northwestern’s Ryan Field to offer pop-up opportunities for Evanston-area restaurants July 28, 2026 at 8:01 a.m. Northwestern's Ryan Field will allow Evanston-area restaurants to sell food during game days to make money and market themselves.
Skokie OKs $1.8 million for upgrades to Main Street corridor, to encourage businesses, vitality July 26, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. Main Street, west of Crawford, will get hardscaping, art elements, landscaping, crosswalks, to nurture neighborhood vitality.
Skokie Park District to place $53 million referendum on Nov. 3 ballot July 25, 2026 at 7:49 a.m. The Skokie Park District project would create a new park and improve Skokie Sports Park, adding to the district's 45 parks currently.
Scrutiny over no competitive bids on contracts dogs Northfield Township Road official as election looms July 24, 2026 at 1:35 p.m. Scrutiny over the lack of competitive bidding on contracts dogs Northfield Township Road official as Nov. 3 election looms.
Skokie business lawyer is first to enter race to become Evanston’s next mayor July 21, 2026 at 1:01 p.m. Political newcomer and attorney Jade Carpenter filed paperwork July 1 to run in the upcoming special mayoral election in Evanston.
Niles West, Central get upgrades in Township High School District 219’s $53 million campus upgrades July 21, 2026 at 8:55 a.m. The $53 million in upgrades to District 219's campuses are complete, per administrators, with a grand opening slated for Aug. 4.