Eighteen years ago, cannabis was illegal across most of the United States, and Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) was an Evanston Township High School student who occasionally smoked marijuana with his friends.
Today,...
Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence.
Ten years ago, Navy veteran and Evanston resident Carolyn Murray said she heard gunshots outside her home every night.
“During...
Evanston’s Redistricting Committee discussed adjusting boundaries of 6th and 7th wards Tuesday.
Joined by about 10 community members, the committee considered ways to downsize both wards, which...
Evanston’s Sustainability and Resilience Coordinator Cara Pratt presented an update on the Climate Action and Resilience Plan at Monday’s City Council meeting.
Pratt cited the city’s 38% decrease...
In just two weeks, Evanston residents will vote not just on local and state representatives — but on the city’s voting system itself.
In July, City Council unanimously approved a referendum for...
