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City shuts off 6 water fountains due to high lead levels

June 7, 2017
Construction on Sheridan Road. The $13.3 million Sheridan Road-Chicago Avenue Project could be affected by the ongoing Illinois budget impasse, which lawmakers failed to end Wednesday.

After state lawmakers fail to pass budget, Evanston braces for possible impact

June 1, 2017
People walk on Chicago Avenue. Evanston’s We’re Out Walking program, which promotes an active lifestyle, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Evanston walking program celebrates 10th anniversary

May 24, 2017
Rabbi Andrea London. London and students from Beth Emet Synagogue hosted an event Sunday to discuss immigration and efforts to address the issue in Evanston.

Jewish students, local activists discuss immigration policies

May 21, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) discusses policy issues and voter disconnect at an event earlier this month. Schakowsky introduced a bill Tuesday that would require companies to provide more information about price increases for certain drugs.

Bipartisan bill aims to address drug price hikes

May 17, 2017
RadioShack, 716 Church St. The Evanston location will be closing soon amid financial struggles for the national electronics retailer.

RadioShack to shut its doors in Evanston

May 15, 2017
Cicely Fleming (9th) is sworn into office at a meeting on Monday. Fleming said she believes there is historic diversity in city government this year.

Historic diversity on new City Council, school boards

May 11, 2017
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a City Council meeting. Aldermen on Monday authorized Bobkiewicz to restart negotiations over the possible sale of a city-owned parking lot near the Evanston Public Library.

City to reopen negotiations over sale of library parking lot

May 9, 2017
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board president Suni Kartha at a meeting last week. Kartha assumed a one-year term as president last week, unseating former president Candance Chow.

New D65 board president looks beyond budget problems

May 7, 2017
Mary Signatur, chair of the Commission on Aging. Commission members expressed concerns Thursday over affordable housing in Evanston.

Commission on Aging members express concerns over affordable housing in Evanston

May 5, 2017
Protesters rally earlier this year for the Women’s March on Chicago. On Tuesday, the Illinois House passed a bill to protect abortions and allow tax money to go toward the procedure.

Illinois House passes measure to protect, expand abortion access

April 25, 2017
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a meeting. Revelle introduced a resolution that aldermen approved Monday opposing President Donald Trump’s proposed increase for military spending.

Aldermen oppose high military spending in Trump budget

April 25, 2017
Evanston Police Department, 1454 Elmwood Ave. A former Evanston police detective was accused of assisting the Organización de Narcotraficantes Unidos by providing firearms.

Despite slight drop in gun violence, local leaders say more work remains

April 23, 2017
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at a City Council meeting. Fiske on Monday expressed concern about a new plan to expand the downtown Evanston area.

City Council debates expansion of downtown area, advertising policies

April 18, 2017
Attendees at a kickoff event for Go Evanston last week. Go Evanston formed to encourage sustainable transportation projects and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and others in Evanston.

New Evanston group pushes for sustainable transportation, safety

April 12, 2017
Protesters at a rally at O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday. Various Chicago organizations gathered to demand accountability from United Airlines after a passenger was forcibly removed from a flight last weekend.

Chicago groups demand changes for United, aviation officers after viral video portrays violent removal

April 11, 2017
Gov. Bruce Rauner declares victory on election night celebration in 2014. Rauner unveiled plans recently to combat hate crimes in Illinois.

Rauner aims to combat hate crimes, anti-Semitic attacks in Illinois

April 11, 2017

Bill to allow for dissolution of certain Illinois townships

April 6, 2017
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill) looks on as Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) accepts victory in her race for the Senate. A Monday petition calls on the two senators to reject President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for the Department of Homeland Security.

Activists call for Durbin, Duckworth to oppose Trump’s Homeland Security budget

April 3, 2017
9th Ward aldermanic candidate Cicely Fleming speaks in University Hall (left). The other candidate, Shawn Jones, speaks at an aldermanic forum earlier this year (right).

Two candidates vie to replace Miller in 9th Ward

April 3, 2017
The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St., is at the center of the city’s water system. The Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission was approved earlier this month.

Morton Grove, Niles form water commission to handle Evanston water deal

March 29, 2017
A cannabis leaf. Legislation introduced last week would legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois to help ease the budget deficit.

Lawmakers propose legalizing recreational marijuana to help ease budget deficit

March 29, 2017
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) attends a council meeting. Fiske asked city staff earlier this year to look into whether Evanston buildings bought by Northwestern must remain on the city's tax roll.

Newly-bought Northwestern building to stay off city tax rolls

March 15, 2017
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks at a council meeting. Tisdahl delivered her final

Tisdahl talks affordable housing, police relations at final ‘State of the City’ address as mayor

March 11, 2017
Deputy City Manager Kimberly Richardson speaks at a 2017 meeting. Evanston will see a budget shortfall of $12 million in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a city official said on Wednesday.

Residents raise concerns as city forms citizen complaint group

March 3, 2017
Khadine Bennett speaks at a forum hosted by State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) and State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston). Panelist told the audience advocacy groups are doubling their efforts to combat policies from the new presidential administration.

Panel discusses civil liberties in Trump era

February 28, 2017
City clerk candidate Devon Reid speaks at the Democratic Party of Evanston’s endorsement meeting on Sunday. DPOE members voted to endorse Reid at the meeting.

Evanston Democrats vote to endorse Devon Reid for clerk, but no mayoral candidates

February 21, 2017
The Democratic Party of Evanston held an endorsement meeting on Sunday. The tally of votes will be released tomorrow, officials said.

Evanston Democrats hold vote on candidate endorsements

February 20, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall in January. Biss introduced a bill that would create a rank-based voting system for several offices in Illinois.

Biss introduces ranked-choice voting bill

February 16, 2017
The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St., is at the center of the city’s water system. The city is currently in talks with Skokie to reach a renewed agreement on a water deal.

Evanston, Skokie officials hope to reach water deal by end of month

February 14, 2017
Ald. Brian Miller (9th) speaks at a forum for mayoral candidates Thursday evening. The three candidates in attendance discussed how to work with state and federal officials and town-gown relations in the future at a forum Thursday evening.

Mayoral candidates discuss relationship with state, federal officials

February 10, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall last month. Biss said in a December hearing that government had a responsibility to care for the vulnerable.

State lawmakers introduce bills addressing group homes for adults with disabilities

February 8, 2017
Mayoral candidate Gary Gaspard formally kicks off his campaign at Curts Cafe, 2922 Central St., on Jan. 22. Gaspard wants to unite the city and increase affordable housing.

In race for mayor, Gary Gaspard aims to build off work mentoring youth

February 1, 2017
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to his supporters after he was elected governor of Illinois on Nov. 4, 2014. Rauner said he was

State Attorney General Lisa Madigan seeks to halt state employee pay

January 27, 2017
Gov. Bruce Rauner after his first address as governor in 2015. Rauner urged bipartisan action in his “State of the State” address on Wednesday.

Rauner expresses optimism in State of the State address

January 26, 2017
The Evanston Water Treatment Plant is at the center of the city’s water system. A proposed agreement would send water from Evanston to the villages of Niles and Morton Grove.

City on path to finalize water supply agreement with neighboring villages

January 24, 2017
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan holds a press conference in Chicago in 2011. Madigan filed a lawsuit against the nation’s largest student loan provider this week.

State attorney general sues student loan provider

January 20, 2017
(Maytham Alzayer/The Daily Northwestern) State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall on Tuesday. Biss urged attendees to engage in politics.

State Sen. Daniel Biss urges citizens to speak up in 2017 at town hall

January 18, 2017
Washington Elementary School is a part of Evanston/Skokie District 65. The board approved teacher contract on Monday after months of tense negotiations.

State lawmakers pass bill requiring lead testing in schools, daycare centers

January 13, 2017
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz attends a city meeting. Bobkiewicz said the city was trying to keep up with current practices in an ordinance passed Monday that changes Evanston Farmers’ Market rules.

City Council approves updated rules for farmers’ market

January 10, 2017
Mayoral candidate Steve Hagerty at his campaign kick-off event in October. Hagerty is one of five candidates in the mayoral race, which is scheduled to have a primary in February.

Candidates rush to campaign for unexpected February primary

January 6, 2017

Illinois Senate passes automatic voter registration bill

May 24, 2016

Group submits signatures for Illinois redistricting amendment

May 16, 2016

City expands storefront modernization assistance

May 10, 2016

City, local unions may start new contract negotiations soon as budget crisis continues

May 2, 2016

Rauner approves emergency funding for Illinois higher education

April 25, 2016
Despite tight-knit community, 9th Ward residents still looking for economic expansion, better access to city resources

Despite tight-knit community, 9th Ward residents still looking for economic expansion, better access to city resources

April 21, 2016

Prison lawsuit bill passes Illinois Senate

April 10, 2016
U.S. Sen Mark Kirk receives a ballot to vote Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at a Highwood, Ill., recreation center. Kirk was the first GOP senator to meet President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee.

Sen. Mark Kirk meets with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland

March 30, 2016

City decides against ban on non-Evanston bakers at farmers’ market

March 30, 2016
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