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Vulnerable Town of Chesterton residents may now apply for up to 1K to defray cost of removing private hazard trees
The Town of Chesterton released on their Facebook page, information on how vulnerable residents may now apply for up to 1K to defray cost of removing private hazard trees. The town released the below information: "The Town of Chesterton will make $20,000 available to elderly,…
Proposed data center would likely need zoning amendment, city says
City planning staff expect the data center proposed for West Evanston will require an amendment to Evanston’s zoning code to be approved, bucking the developer’s argument that it should be allowed under the current rules, according to a Friday email update from the city. The…
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New Evanston record shop puts Chicago house music front and center
In what will likely be music to the ears of house fans, Evanston will soon be getting another record store this fall, with a heavy emphasis on one of Chicago’s own creations. Although an official opening day has not been announced, E-Town Records will be located at 2601 Prairie…
Witnesses recount Sunday’s ICE incident: ‘He was screaming, “I’m a U.S. citizen. Leave me alone.”‘
When federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to detain a resident — who they later discovered was a U.S. citizen — last Sunday morning, one told the Evanston Police Department that they left the area after protesters began to gather because they “feared they…
‘It’s a sacred service’: Volunteer Jewish group offers end-of-life ritual support
A human body lay motionless on a raised platform, surrounded by about 20 volunteers. All were gathered in a specially equipped downstairs room at Chicago Jewish Funerals, in Skokie, to learn about taharah: the practice of preparing a body for burial. The training was sponsored by…
Alley and pedestrian crossing improvements to begin Sept. 28
As part of the 2026 Alley and Sidewalk Improvements Project, sewer and paving work is scheduled to begin next week in the alley north of Payne Street and east of Hartrey Avenue. Work will begin with storm sewer installation and is expected to take approximately four to six weeks,…
LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks MLB Playoffs featuring the White Sox again and Fighting Illini fandom
September 25, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the Fighting Illini, the Chicago White Sox clinching a playoff spot, and the De...
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the Cubs and White Sox clinching playoff spots, the Packers big loss, and Illini-Ohio State
September 25, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini football matchup with Ohio State, the Packers big home loss to the Falcons, the Chicago baseba...
Third annual RoundTable Reads features ‘The Hitch’ author Sara Levine and Rebecca Makkai
About 300 guests at Nichols Concert Hall Thursday evening heard Evanston novelist Sara Levine — author of The Hitch — in conversation with fellow author Rebecca Makkai as part of the third annual RoundTable Reads program. The program began with an introduction from RoundTable…
New 24/7 SaveHEART Station and AED at installed at Woodland Park in Portage
The Porter County Health Department announced on their Facebook page that the department was able to fund and coordinate the installation of their newest 24/7 SaveHEART Station and AED at Woodland Park in Portage. The department said with them were Portage Fire, Portage Police,…
Biss, Elleson make their national scripts local in first congressional forum
With 40 days to go until Election Day, congressional nominees Daniel Biss (above left) and John Elleson shared the stage at the Skokie Public Library on Thursday for their first shared forum, with both finding ways to bring national issues back to their localities in the 9th…