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Evanston, Cook County see steady increase in electric vehicle use

April 10, 2024

Two years ago, Chicago-based graphic designer JJ Blanco faced the familiar choice of deciding on a new company car. He ultimately landed on his first electric vehicle: a Chevrolet Bolt. Blanco said...

Former State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias wins Illinois Secretary of State election

November 8, 2022

Former State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D) has been elected Illinois Secretary of State, according to the Associated Press. With 65% of votes counted, Giannoulias received 56.3% of the vote as of...

Illinois IDs no longer federally compliant

January 5, 2016

Illinois residents will need more than their driver’s licenses to get into airports and federal buildings, as state IDs will no longer comply with federal law beginning Jan. 10. The Department of...

Updated: Woman drives van into downtown Evanston CVS

April 16, 2013

A 74-year-old woman drove her van into CVS in downtown Evanston on Tuesday afternoon, damaging part of the store’s brick wall and breaking its window. The woman hit the accelerator while trying to...

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