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Floods can't stop Des Plaines River canoe race
But that doesn't mean organizers didn't have a few things to worry about in the wake of last month's floods.
Shootings feed frustration, pleas for cooperation
Commander J. Parrott talks to Fifth Ward residents at a May 16 meeting about cooperating with police to fight back against and solve gun violence in the neighborhood.
Police: Woman Arrested for Prostitution Warrant
Battery Two visiting caretakers at a home on the 3500 block of Walnut St. got into a verbal and then a physical confrontation, Wilmette Police reports state.
Falling Beam Kills Construction Worker At Northwestern University
A worker was killed when a beam fell on him at a Northwestern University construction site Thursday morning in north suburban Evanston.
What's the Going Rate For Lawn Service in Evanston?
This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.
Rash of Cars Hit With Vandalism in Evanston
Theft from auto Cash, credit cards and keys were reported stolen from a car parked in the 500 block of Florence Avenue on May 13.
Former ETHS Student Shot, Killed on South Side of Chicago
Former Evanston Township High School student Blake Ross, 20, was shot and killed on the far south side of Chicago early Sunday morning, according to multiple authorities.
PHOTOS: Evanston Bike Shop Takes on DIY Business Philosophy
The Pony Shop subscribes to the Proverb: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.
Starbucks Opens New Downtown Evanston Store
Have you been to the new Starbucks in downtown Evanston? What do you think of the new location? The new Starbucks at 1734 Sherman Ave.
When Do Beaches Open in Evanston?
Are you ready for summer days filled with swimming and lounging around the beach? Here's a list of public beach locations and their hours.
Cyclists gather May 15 for Ride of Silence
You've heard about tragic bike accidents. You've seen white bikes to honor those who've lost their lives while cycling .
Spacious Evanston apartments near the Purple Line
The one- and two-bedroom vintage apartments at 618 Hinman in Evanston have been renovated but retain many of their original vintage touches, including hardwood floors, large sun rooms, decorative fireplaces and complex crown and baseboard moldings.
Cops probe Chicago shooting death's connection to Evanston cases
Power Shuts Movie Theater in Downtown Evanston
Patrons at the Century 12 Theater were in for a twist on Tuesday afternoon, when a power outage in downtown Evanston halted projectors and cancelled movie showtimes.
Evanston: A Look at Metra Stops, Income Level
A look at income levels in suburban towns with Metra stops provides a glimpse at the disparity in wealth throughout the area, according to a map by Crain's Chicago Business Journal.
Evanston Outdoor Watering Ban Starts May 15
Evanston's outdoor watering ban starts tomorrow and lasts until September 15 during daytime weekday hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., with some exceptions, according to a press release.
Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie Moving to Evanston
Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie, the chocolate shop located in downtown Wilmette, will be moving to Evanston after 8 years in its location at 1157 Wilmette Ave.
The spread of speculoos: Spicy cookie paste from Belgium gains a following
After its creation was announced via nationwide broadcast, people lined up to buy the very first versions.
Evanston aldermen ground proposal to ban aerial drones
A resolution to establish a two-year moratorium on the use of unregulated drone technology didn't fly with the City Council Monday.
Jean Gillies Reveals Art that has been Misunderstood for Centuries
Jean Gillies Reveals Art that has been Misunderstood for Centuries After discovering that a famous painting had been misinterpreted for centuries, Jean Gillies offers a new-found realization about it in her book, Botticelli's Primavera:The Young Lorenzo's Transformation is a serious academic reinterpretation of the iconography of the famous ... (more)