Evanston auto loan execs siphoned $5 million from shell company: feds
Two executives of an Evanston auto loan company are charged with misappropriating more than $5 million in company funds, funneling the money to themselves and relatives and even using some of the cash to pay for a lake house in Michigan.
Man charged in Evanston drive-by that wounded woman
A 24-year-old man who allegedly shot a woman in her chest last month in Evanston has been arrested in downstate Bloomington, police said.
Lovin' Local: Prairie Joe's keeps the comfort food coming during the pandemic
Aydin Dincer, owner of Prairie Joe's, talks about how his restaurant has been impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown.
Northwestern furloughs 250 workers amid budget shortfall due to COVID-19
Northwestern University has furloughed 250 workers and suspended contributions to employee retirement funds as it reports a $90 million budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.
Evanston Farmers Market paves the way for others in adjusting to the pandemic
Myra Gordon, manager at Evanston Farmers Market, talks about the adjustments they've made to stay open during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Evanston fire displaces family of 4
Crews were called about 7:37 p.m. to the blaze at the single-family ranch home in the 1500 block of Cleveland Street.
Northwestern joins other universities rejecting coronavirus relief aid
Northwestern University is rejecting the $8.5 million in federal assistance it was allotted earlier this month to help those adversely affected financially by the coronavirus pandemic, school officials said Tuesday.
Mayor Lightfoot to speak at Northwestern’s virtual commencement
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro announced this week that commencement will be held remotely on June 19.
Chicago suburbs declare states of emergency
West suburban Oak Park was one of the first take the step, with the village board saying on Friday that they were declaring a local public health emergency.
Second Northwestern employee tests positive for coronavirus
The employee, who works in the Office of the Registrar on the school’s north suburban Evanston campus, has had limited face-to-face interaction with the wider school community in their role and was last on campus March 12.
Every school in District 65 in Evanston closing for a month due to coronavirus
Every school in District 65 in Evanston, Illinois is closing for a month because of coronavirus concerns.
Evanston postpones State of the City address amid coronavirus fears
Evanston officials are postponing their annual State of the City address in the face of the growing coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago man faces weapons charges after Evanston traffic stop
Officers saw a black Chevrolet Equinox on Howard Street with multiple equipment violations, police said. A traffic stop was conducted, and police found a handgun on the floor.
2 firefighters hurt after rescuing person, cat from Evanston house fire
Two firefighters were also taken to hospitals with “minor soft tissue injuries,” according to fire officials.
Illinois residents head to Iowa to canvass for Democratic candidates
Lots of Illinois residents were in Iowa for the final weekend before the caucuses, knocking on doors trying to meet with voters.
Lakefront homes left flooded, muddy after high waves and stormy weather
High waves and stormy weather left homes along Chicago's lakefront flooded on Sunday.
Woman charged with shooting uncle during argument at Evanston apartment building
Aisha Perrin, 41, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery with a firearm, Evanston police said in a statement.
Woman hit, killed by Yellow Line train near Evanston: police
Emergency crews found a woman on elevated tracks who had been hit by a train, Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said.
Missing man last seen in Evanston found safe
A missing 20-year-old man who was last seen in Evanston has been located.
Teacher robbed at gunpoint outside Evanston middle school
The 31-year-old man was near Lee Street and Elmwood Avenue when a male approached and grabbed him, showing a gun and saying, “Give me your wallet,” according to Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew.