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Skokie village hall is pictured. (Pioneer Press)

For Skokie, 2025 to bring elections, tech park news, restaurants and a new mayor

February 6, 2025 at 1:52 p.m.

Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen shared a look at what is facing the village in 2025, from new businesses to continued development and more. After 40 years in Skokie government,...

Evanston City Council chambers at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in Evanston.

Evanston received $7 million grant just before Trump tried freezing federal funds

February 5, 2025 at 10:01 a.m.

Evanston received a $7 million HUD federal grant days before Trump became president and is monitoring the grant status.

Oakton Community College in Des Plaines.

North suburban schools prepare for potential immigration raids

February 6, 2025 at 11:39 a.m.

North suburban school districts say they will not allow ICE agents to enter without a judicial warrant.

Matt Rodgers, center, Evanston's 8th Ward City Councilmember and former Chair of the Land Use Commission, says Envision Evanston needs more tweaks and edits for him to give the comprehensive plan a "yes" vote. Rodgers at a Land Use Commission on Jan. 29, 2025. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Commission hits brakes on Envision Evanston zoning reform plan

February 3, 2025 at 4:35 p.m.

At Evanston's Land Use Commission meeting Jan. 29, commissioners criticized what they saw as a rushed process to review and approve a 200-page comprehensive plan document and zoning update called...

Institute for Therapy through the Arts, 1316 Sherman Ave.,, Evanston, has received a grant. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Evanston art therapy group gets $163,000 grant

February 3, 2025 at 11:49 a.m.

An Evanston-based art therapy group that connects with its patients through music, dance and art will be able to accept more patients, according to a grant maker that disbursed $8.8...

Administrators and School Board Members of Evanston/Skokie School District 65 at a board meeting on Jan. 27, 2025. From left to right: School Board Secretary Adeela Qureshi, School Board Member Soo La Kim, School Board Member Joseph Hailpern, Board Member Mya Wilkins, Superintendent Angel Turner, Board Member Sergio Hernandez. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Evanston/Skokie District 65 Board slashes 73 jobs, cuts $13.3 million from budget

January 29, 2025 at 10:47 a.m.

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education unanimously approved cutting $13.3 million in expenses at its Monday meeting to balance the district's budget for the 2024-2025 school year. The...

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss speaks at Lake Street Church of Evanston during a meeting of community members and a multi-faith coalition of Evanston clergy to support the city's proclamation of sanctuary in the face of the Trump administration’s plans to deport immigrants, Jan. 27, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Evanston church offers sanctuary to immigrants

January 27, 2025 at 5:08 p.m.

Evanston's Lake Street Church is offering sanctuary to immigrants seeking protection from deportation, the minister announced.

Evanston's city hall and administrative offices have been located in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, named for the city's first Black mayor, at 2100 Ridge Avenue, but the city government offices are now moving to 909 Davis Street during a 15-year-lease. (Alex Hulvalchick/baiduhai)

Coming up in Evanston in 2025: Elections, density, District 65 cuts, transit, City Hall

January 26, 2025 at 10:45 p.m.

In 2025, Evanston will see elections for mayor and City Council and school board races. Evanston/Skokie School District 65 will address budget cuts. City Hall may move and a transit...

Vermilion Development group is in the process of applying to get permission from the City of Evanston to build a 330 foot tall building in downtown Evanston. The proposed site, 605-615 Davis Street, Evanston, is a vacant lot and a vacant ATM drive-thru. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Proposal for tallest building in Evanston begins application process

January 24, 2025 at 12:41 p.m.

A Chicago development group has begun the process of planning to build its envisioned 31-story mixed-use building in downtown Evanston. If approved by various committees and the City Council, the...

A viral Reddit post depicting four Evanston Fire Department employees wearing Donald Trump masks caught the Evanston area's attention during President Trump's inauguration week. A city spokesperson said the photo is genuine and the city is conducting an internal investigation. (Reddit)

Evanston investigating photo of firefighters wearing Trump masks at work

January 24, 2025 at 3:17 p.m.

An image depicting four firefighters wearing Donald Trump masks at work prompted Evanston to investigate whether it violates code.

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