As the frigid dusk fell above them, the voices of Evanston residents rose with dismay and a tinge of rage in a cozy downtown basement Thursday. The residents had gathered over Mayor Daniel Biss’ once-nebulous project, Envision Evanston 2045. Unveiled as a transformative vision on everything from...
Evanston residents should brace for the coldest weather of the year next week, with temperatures dipping below zero for days on end. Former WFLD-TV (Ch. 32) meteorologist and current Loyola Prof. Richard DiMaio said the iciest weather of the year is likely to hit Jan. 20-23, with another cold snap looming Jan. 25-27. DiMaio said this winter feels colder than last year because of 2024’s warmer winter. Higher temperatures resulted from the El Niño weather phenomenon, which brought more heat to the east Pacific. “The only reason why it’s probably feeling a little bit colder than normal is because the year 2024 was not only the warmest year on Earth, it was also the warmest year...
