Northwestern lawyers presented closing arguments last week in a suit they filed against Cook County officials over conditions at the county’s jail, where they allege “a culture of brutality and lawlessness” exists...

Evanston’s first nanobrewery will officially open its doors Friday and start selling beer produced on-site to the public. Sketchbook Brewing Company, 825 Chicago Ave., will serve its own brewed craft...

In the wake of a recovering economy, several construction projects in Evanston are under way, including residential units, retail space, hotels and an indoor sports facility. This year, the number of...

Thousands of dollars of jewelry stolen Various items of jewelry, including a ring valued at about $50,000, were taken from an Evanston apartment early Wednesday morning, police said. A 73-year-old...

After a brief period of inactivity, an Evanston association is planning to revamp the area around Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue by bringing in new businesses before the new year. Nancy Floy, president...