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Police body-camera video released after man alleges Evanston officers used excessive force during arrest

June 29, 2020 at 5:33 p.m.

An Evanston resident is alleging Evanston police used excessive force when arresting him, an incident that sparked a local email campaign to have his charges dropped. Trent Hunt, 20, of...

A crew removes a tree affected with Dutch elm disease from the 800 block of Humphrey Avenue in Oak Park in this file photo. Evanston aldermen on June 8 voted to fully fund a program that would treat elm trees to prevent Dutch elm disease.

Despite looming deficit, Evanston to keep treating trees for Dutch elm disease

June 13, 2020 at 3:37 p.m.

Despite a looming budget deficit, Evanston aldermen on Monday agreed to treat 1,815 city-owned elm trees for Dutch elm disease, arguing that removing diseased trees later would be more expensive...

Pilar Cisneros, putting out tables and chairs on the sidewalk adjacent to her family's restaurant The Trendy Taco in downtown Wilmette, said business has been brisk since the start of Phase 3 of the state's Restore Illinois program, which allows restaurants to open for outdoor dining.

North Shore businesses, residents cautiously optimistic after reopening: ‘We’ll have to learn how to live with this’

June 10, 2020 at 9:06 a.m.

At first glance, the pair of teenage girls stopping for a smoothie at True Juice in Winnetka en route to the beach on a recent morning epitomized a typical, carefree...

Evanston Interim City Manager Erika Storlie, left, and Mayor Steve Hagerty are shown at a City Council meeting on Nov. 27, 2019.

Evanston moves forward with public search for new city manager

June 9, 2020 at 11:32 a.m.

Evanston aldermen will conduct a search for a new city manager after all, a decision made after the interim city manager on Monday asked that she not be named to...

Case closed in Evanston school employee accused of assaulting student; no charges, police say

June 8, 2020 at 7:33 p.m.

Evanston police said they have closed the investigation into a Haven Middle School employee accused of sexually assaulting a 7th grade girl last fall and will not recommend that charges...

Evanston aldermen set to vote on naming interim city manager to permanent post

June 4, 2020 at 1:31 p.m.

Evanston aldermen are scheduled Monday for the first of two votes that will determine if interim City Manager Erika Storlie should be given the permanent city manager post. The vote...

Evanston city services could move to the third floor of Evanston Public Library downtown as aldermen consider selling the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Evanston exploring sale of Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, potential of using library office space

June 3, 2020 at 3:15 p.m.

Evanston aldermen are considering selling the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center and moving city services to a new space downtown — possibly the main library. The debate comes as Evanston...

Peaceful Evanston protests drew around 5,000 people Sunday; several unrelated looting incidents reported at area stores, police say

June 1, 2020 at 5:13 p.m.

Evanston police plan to increase patrols in retail corridors in the coming days after thousands gathered for a peaceful protest Sunday afternoon followed by evening burglary and shoplifting incidents at...

A person runs along the lakefront on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Evanston lakefront repairs after recent storms expected to cost millions

May 26, 2020 at 2:19 p.m.

Recent storms have left Evanston with millions of dollars in damages to the town's lakefront. While the city has been preparing to make improvements along the lakefront, the recent timing...

Customers leave flowers outside of Hecky's Barbecue in Evanston after owner Hecky Powell died May 22, 2020.

Hecky Powell, Evanston barbecue master and community booster, dies at 71 of COVID-19

May 23, 2020 at 9:13 a.m.

It seems everyone in Evanston has a Hecky Powell story. The community stalwart and owner of Hecky's Barbecue, 1902 Green Bay Road, was a tireless presence around town, spearheading programs...

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