Fine-dining chef to open ‘neighborhood taqueria’ in Winnetka
Michael Lachowicz, a respected chef in his own right with decades of experience in the North Shore’s French restaurants, isn’t exactly shy on why he wants to open a fast-casual...
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Evanston City Council approves plans for 340 mid- and high-rise apartments
The Evanston City Council approved plans for two developments, each from a different developer, totaling 340 apartments at its City Council meeting on Nov. 11. Both apartment buildings will be...
Evanston’s Central Street added 18 businesses, preps for holiday shopping
An eclectic mix of local businesses is in full swing for the holiday season in Evanston, and many new faces have been popping up this year on Evanston’s Central Street....
Niles Township D219 to sell unused property for at least $2.6 million
The Niles Township High School District 219 will sell an unused property it bought in 2015 in Niles through a bidding process in mid-December. The property was slated to serve...
Evanston Made clinches $1.2 million grant, city funding, to open arts center
A local arts nonprofit organization with more than 400 members is taking the next step toward opening a permanent brick-and-mortar shop. On Monday, the city of Evanston approved providing assistance...
Cook County judge scraps ranked choice voting, set to start in Evanston in 2025
A Cook County Circuit Judge sided with the Cook County Clerk’s office in disallowing the city of Evanston’s ranked-ranked choice voting proposal. A proponent of the measure sued the clerk’s...
Skokie to raze former Annie’s Pancakes, connect Tech Park to downtown businesses
The village of Skokie took a proactive step in freeing up space in the village’s downtown area to connect major assets together at its village board meeting on Monday. The...
Evanston teen charged with felony for hiding infant’s death, police say
A 19-year-old Evanston woman has been charged with a felony for hiding the death of her newborn, Evanston police said in a press release.
Skokie to plant 1,000 trees, but federal funds may be in jeopardy
The Village of Skokie planted the first tree of 1,000 to be funded by $327,000 in federal dollars and $330,000 in Skokie funds. morning. Questions remain on whether the incoming...
Skokie says no to backyard chickens — again
The question of whether to allow backyard chickens came up again Nov. 18 at Skokie's Village Board meeting after a trustee proposed repealing the village's ban on the birds. The...