News across Cook County
Louisiana man arrested for theft of money bag at Hardee’s in Paxton
PAXTON — A northeast Louisiana man staying in Chicago has been arrested on a Ford County warrant charging him with burglary in connection with the theft of a bag of cash in August from the Hardee’s restaurant in Paxton. In a news release, Paxton Police Chief Coy Cornett said…
Nicholas ‘Nick’ Rehwaldt, ‘political junkie,’ with sharp wit dies at 37
Nicholas Lloyd Rehwaldt, 37, of Evanston, died Sept. 6, 2026. Born July 5, 1989, in Chicago, Nick graduated from Evanston Township High School. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology…
NAACP Evanston Youth Council hosts youth-led voting rights event on Oct. 2
The community is invited to join a youth-led presentation from members of the NAACP Evanston Youth Council, held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St. Explore the history of Black voting rights and the fight for access. Learn how to…
The Traffic Guy 2.0 hears … news of ‘yikes for bikes,’ support for safer speeds, plus Traffic Guy will be taking some time off
… that the Traffic Guy 2.0 is driving off into the sunset after this column (scheduling conflicts, FYI), but only for the rest of 2026. An early 2027 return is planned — that is, if the GPS is working. (That’s Global Positioning System, in case you’ve forgotten or, hey, no shame,…
Norman Brown, gifted mechanic, dies at 65
Our beloved Norman Augustus Brown came into this world June 30, 1961, and was present with his Lord Sept. 8, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family as his eyes were closed in peace. Norman was born to Gladstone Lindo and Eleanor Pitters in St. Andrew, Jamaica. Norman lived…
The White Sox say their fan in the Vatican may be the extra boost they needed
The Chicago White Sox won their first playoff series since 2005. The victory feels more sacred now that the team has revealed Pope Leo's letter invoking "Almighty abundant blessing" toward the team.
City issues seasonal cleanup reminders for fall
As leaves start to fall, here are seasonal cleanup reminders to help keep neighborhoods clean and safe. Food and yard waste is now collected year-round Thanks to this year’s service changes, collection doesn’t stop in December anymore. Weekly collection will occur from April…
Judy DeStefano, proud champion of Evanston, dies at 84
Judith “Judy” N. DeStefano, 84, died on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at the Brentwood, Tennessee, home of her son Geoffrey, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Judy was born on Feb. 15, 1942, to the late Roy and Charlotte Nelson, and was the wife of the late world-renowned…
Evanston under a flood watch in effect until late Thursday night
Evanston is under a flood watch until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Flooding, caused by excessive rainfall, may affect several counties, including Cook. Rainfall totals of 2 inches or more in just a few hours could occur within the more intense rainfall…
LISTEN: Mark Tupper recaps the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox Wild Card finishes
October 1, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the MLB playoffs including the completion of the Chicago Cubs and White Sox first round matchups, and the Fi...
DERA members discuss 900 Clark ahead of City Council appearance
The Downtown Evanston Residents Association (DERA) continued to press its opposition to the 900 Clark St. high-rise Wednesday, less than a week after the city’s Land Use Commission advanced the proposal to the City Council “I was actually quite disappointed” in the commission’s…
Guía de la boleta 2026: Todas las carreras en las elecciones generales del 3 de noviembre
Editor’s note: This is the Spanish version of the RoundTable’s 2026 general election ballot guide. The English version can be read here. Nota del editor: Esta es la versión en español de la guía de la boleta del RoundTable para las elecciones generales de 2026. La versión en…