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Northwestern to host series of Ryan Field events as stadium prepares for official opening Oct. 2
As the new Ryan Field gets ready for its first home game on Friday, Oct. 2, Northwestern is hosting a series of opening events at the stadium this week. Most events take place inside the stadium or on its plazas. The largest is the Season Ticket Holder Watch Party on Friday,…
Hearings in Albany Care shutdown appeal could begin by mid-November
Formal hearings for Albany Care’s fight against a state shutdown order could begin as soon as mid-November and continue through February 2027 or beyond, as attorneys for the facility and the Illinois Department of Public Health inch closer to an agreed schedule for the lengthy…
Walgreens offering free flu shots at Evanston Public Library on Oct. 3
On Saturday, Oct. 3, Walgreens pharmacists are administering free flu shots, with most insurance, at the Evanston Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the main library, located at 1703 Orrington Ave. Registration is required; call (847) 448-8630 to…
Utility work to begin Sept. 23 in Portage
In Portage, Frontier will begin lane closures along the 6200 block of Central Avenue on Wednesday, September 23. Flaggers will be onsite directing traffic. The city did not specify an estimated end date. See the maps the city provided for details. (Images: Portage Indiana…
Regional Rotary Clubs partner for public business networking event in Crown Point
CROWN POINT — Business leaders and professionals across Northwest Indiana will soon have an opportunity to expand their networks and engage with local service organizations...
NIPSCO ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTION GRANT Annual grant supports local safety education and first responder training
NIPSCO ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTION GRANT Annual grant supports local safety education and first responder training MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) has announced 24 organizations across northern…
Cissna Park volleyball wins 25-21, 25-13 over Beecher
BEECHER – The Cissna Park High School volleyball team won 25-21, 25-13 over Beecher on Monday. Annika Stadeli had six kills, three aces and five digs while Kendyl Neukomm had four aces and seven digs. Ella Schluter and Mady Marcott had six and five assists, respectively, while…
Latino community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at Levy Center
People of all ages filled the gym at the Levy Senior Center on Sunday afternoon for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration hosted by Latinos en Evanston Northshore, a nonprofit that aims to create a thriving local Latino community where all families and older adults are connected.…
Trophy Pet ribbon cutting celebrates new boutique in town
Trophy Pet hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday for its new pet boutique at 624 Grove St. in downtown Evanston. The pet shop has welcomed customers since its soft launch in July, offering a curated selection of pet toys, accessories, pet parent apparel,…
City asks judge to reimpose Albany Care admissions ban, shut facility down ‘if violations continue’
While a Cook County judge overturned state regulators’ ban on new patient admissions at Albany Care, the psychiatric rehab facility at 901 Maple Ave. could be restricted again in a few months, as the City of Evanston is asking a different judge to impose a new ban and order the…
Guest essay: Questions for school administrators as cuts loom
District 65 leadership has announced it intends to present a plan to the Board of Education on Oct. 13 to recommend cutting $20 million (10% of the budget) and closing at least two schools in the coming year. The administration is hosting three public engagement sessions this…
Initial zoning application filed for data center in West Evanston
A zoning analysis application for “determination of use for a computer processing center” was submitted to the city Sept. 16, records show. The application appeared on the Sept. 18 city manager’s report and is for a property in the Second Ward at 1265 Hartrey Ave. While the…