New Evanston developments will be required to follow bird-safe standards in an effort to reduce bird collision deaths after City Council unanimously approved a safety ordinance designed in partnership...

The West End Market has quickly become a place for Evanston youth to encourage their entrepreneurial dreams, selling jewelry, homemade treats and crafts.   Entrepreneur Ellie Baker-Carrillo, age 10,...

Participants of this year’s Bike the Ridge enjoyed the freedom to bike up and down Ridge Avenue this Sunday — without cars.  The stretch of road between Howard and Church was shut down between...

In 1859, Frances Willard graduated as part of the first class at North-Western Female College. She pushed for equal coeducation at unaffiliated Northwestern University before becoming the first dean of...

Schenita Stewart will be Evanston’s next police chief, the city announced Friday.  Stewart currently serves as the deputy chief of police for the East Dundee Police Department. In its news release,...