As the Cook County Department of Corrections nears 100 percent capacity, county officials are trying to raise public awareness of the issue and its potential consequences.
The high jail population is...
Evanston’s revamped community service website is aiming to make volunteering easier for residents as local officials try to reach 150,000 service hours in honor of the city's 150th anniversary this year.
Volunteer...
Evanston hosted its annual summer youth job fair Saturday as part of ongoing efforts to increase outreach and provide employment to young people.
More than 300 teens attended the job fair at the...
Robber allegedly pushes Evanston man, takes iPhone
An Evanston man was robbed of his iPhone near the Central Street Metra station Wednesday, Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott said.
The robber stopped...
Homelessness in Illinois increased slightly from 2011 to 2012, bucking a national trend of stable rates, according to a report released April 9 by the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Statewide,...
