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Federal court dismisses Skokie’s lawsuit over Evanston water rates

September 27, 2019

A federal court on Friday dismissed the Village of Skokie’s lawsuit against Evanston over claims the city unlawfully charged Skokie increased water rates, leaving the matter up to state courts. Skokie...

Lawsuits filed against ETHS, former teacher accused of sexual abuse

October 26, 2017

Two lawsuits were filed Wednesday following allegations that a former Evanston Township High School drama teacher sexually abused students during his roughly 20-year tenure. The two “John Doe” plaintiffs...

Election-season signage on public property irks local residents

March 4, 2016

As the March 15 state and national primary elections draw nearer, Evanston residents and city officials noted an influx of campaign signage cropping up on public property — a violation of state law....

Former Evanston attorney reappointed to Circuit Court of Cook County

December 19, 2014

Judge Jerry Esrig has been reappointed to fill a vacancy on the Circuit Court of Cook County after failing to win the election for a seat last March, the former Evanston attorney wrote in an email to supporters...

Evanston, nonprofit continue partnership to expunge records of residents with criminal pasts

November 25, 2014

City officials will continue to give residents with criminal records the opportunity to enter the workforce with a clean slate. Aldermen approved Monday a renewal of an agreement with the James B....

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