At the end of lunch in every Evanston/Skokie School District 65 school, students sort their waste into landfill, recycling and compost bins, stacking their compostable trays on the side. Making composting...

If you hear people say “nope” around Evanston, they might not be referring to Lil Nas X’s Twitter account, the popular Parks and Recreation character or a funky way to say no. They’re probably...

Backlot Coffee has given out its last straw. Its last plastic straw, that is. The Evanston-based coffee chain switched from non-biodegradable straws to more sustainable alternatives on April 16, and...

City officials and residents discussed emergency preparedness, job opportunities and a food scrap collection service at a 9th Ward meeting Saturday morning. About 10 people attended the event, during...