City Council voted 8-1 to refer a 15-cent plastic bag tax back to the Human Services Committee on Monday.  The council considered an ordinance that would levy the tax on all carry-out plastic bags...

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When councilmembers Ald. Clare Kelly (1st), Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th), Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) and Ald. Devon Reid (8th) were elected to the dais for the first time last April, they promised increased...

When Evanston resident Peter Baker and his family were planning to travel out of state for the holidays, they wanted to test for COVID-19 several times during their trip. However, his search for at-home...

Evanston will host a fest with fall-themed activities in Mason Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.  The free event will include food, bingo and raffle prizes. Kids can enjoy an inflatable corn maze...