News across Cook County
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…
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…
Read all about it! Northlight’s ‘The Front Page’ is a marvelous opener for new theater
Northlight Theatre is presenting its inaugural production of The Front Page at its new Evanston location through October 25, featuring a cast of local actors in a meticulously rendered 1920s newsroom setting. Read all about it! Northlight’s ‘The Front Page’ is a marvelous opener…
McGaw YMCA offering free learn-to-swim lessons for children ages 3 to 10 in October
The McGaw YMCA in Evanston is offering a free, five-day learn-to-swim program for children ages 3 to 10. It will run Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30. This program is designed specifically for beginner swimmers and for families who may not otherwise have access to swim…
‘Bike the Ridge’ returns for a day of car-free cycling fun on Sept. 27
Community members of all ages are invited to join in on Sunday, Sept. 27, for the return of the city’s beloved annual event, “Bike the Ridge,” featuring cycling, community and fun. Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Ridge Avenue will become a car-free zone, closed to vehicular traffic,…
Evanston, Ill.’s Black history archive takes on a new fight over reparations
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.