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Calling young artists: Evanston recycling truck design competition returns
The City of Evanston is kicking off the fifth year of its recycling truck design competition, and this year the contest is getting a regional upgrade. The city is partnering with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) to tie the competition into “Feed the Cart,”…
Lynn Trautmann, award-winning photographer, dies at 68
Lynn Clawson Trautmann, 68, of Lake Bluff, Illinois, died peacefully at Lake Forest Hospital on Sept. 16, following a six-year battle with the neurological disease multiple system atrophy (MSA). An adoring mother and wife, loyal friend and talented consultant, photographer,…
Michael Lembeck, retired owner of Williams Shoes, dies at 73
Michael Scott Lembeck, 73, died Sept. 24, 2026. He was born March 28, 1953, to David and Vitti Lembeck in Highland Park, Illinois. Michael was a devoted husband of 44 years to his wife, Marianne Lembeck, and a loving father to his two daughters, Zoe and Ariel Lembeck. Michael and…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by train in Porter County
PORTER COUNTY, Ind - A pedestrain died after being struck by a train Monday, in Porter County, the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department (LTVFD) said in a statement. According to the LTVFD, in the "early-morning foggy hours", Liberty firefighters were dispatched for a…
Case Keenum Is the Answer, for Now
The Chicago Bears hosted the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football with 3rd string QB Case Keenum at the helm and pulled off an unexpected win,...
ISP Operation BASH yields 62 arrests and nearly 1,000 citations in Northwest Indiana
LOWELL— A three-day high-intensity enforcement initiative led by the Indiana State Police (ISP) Lowell District resulted in 62 arrests and nearly 1,000 traffic citations as...
Steve Hagerty: Evanston’s fall spectacular
There’s something special happening in Evanston this fall. Yes, the leaves are beginning to turn. There’s a crispness to the air, and the mornings are asking us to wear a jacket. New and returning students are exploring Evanston, and a new university president is making his…
Third-string QB Case Keenum guides Bears to blowout of Eagles
Case Keenum passed for 247 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score and the Chicago defense generated three takeaways to lift the host Bears to a 27-7 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.
Third-string QB Case Keenum guides Bears to blowout of Eagles
Case Keenum passed for 247 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score and the Chicago defense generated three takeaways to lift the host Bears to a 27-7 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.
Matthew Boyd named Cubs’ Game 1 starter to set up wild-card rematch against Padres
SAN DIEGO — The Chicago Cubs are again turning to left-hander Matthew Boyd to begin their postseason.
ETHS girls volleyball: Spikers still waiting for leader to emerge
At the midway point of the girls high school volleyball season, Evanston head coach Mike McDermott is still waiting for a leader to emerge. That hasn’t happened yet. But once it does, the Wildkits have the talent — especially in the sophomore class — to reverse a losing culture.…
Northlight Theatre takes visitors backstage at open house
The new Northlight Theatre in Evanston opened its doors to the public for a behind-the-scenes look Monday night at its 1012 Church St. location. Members of the Northlight team gave visitors guided backstage tours of the theater, which were offered every 15 minutes with small…