Smash-and-grab burglars hit businesses in Evanston, Wilmette
Police are reviewing surveillance footage after storefront windows were broken and items were reported stolen from businesses in Evanston and Wilmette.
Police are reviewing surveillance footage after storefront windows were broken and items were reported stolen from businesses in Evanston and Wilmette.
Chicago man accused of recording girls at Evanston Target now faces 20 more felony charges
A search of Conor Burke’s phone led to a separate investigation after he was accused of recording girls in an Evanston Target fitting room.
A search of Conor Burke’s phone led to a separate investigation after he was accused of recording girls in an Evanston Target fitting room.
DOJ punches back after Illinois city moves to dismiss lawsuit against 'race-based' reparations program
The Department of Justice is pushing back after the city of Evanston, Illinois, signaled plans to throw out a federal lawsuit challenging its race-based reparations program.
The Department of Justice is pushing back after the city of Evanston, Illinois, signaled plans to throw out a federal lawsuit challenging its race-based reparations program.
Shuttered for a decade, Evanston’s Harley Clarke mansion reopens for Halloween
Closed for a decade, but open for a rare look inside. Evanston’s historic Harley Clarke mansion welcomed visitors back through its doors for a special Halloween peek as it undergoes a massive $30 million transformation.
Closed for a decade, but open for a rare look inside. Evanston’s historic Harley Clarke mansion welcomed visitors back through its doors for a special Halloween peek as it undergoes a massive $30 million transformation.
Chicago man charged with 14 felonies in illegal drug operation
During a search at the man's Chicago home, police seized several illegal drugs believed to be crack cocaine, marijuana, heroin and MDMA pills.
During a search at the man's Chicago home, police seized several illegal drugs believed to be crack cocaine, marijuana, heroin and MDMA pills.
Evanston group calls for accountability one year after confrontation with ICE agents
One year after a violent confrontation between ICE agents and residents in Evanston, Sanctuary Evanston member Jacqueline Mendoza reflects on the incident, calls for federal agents to face prosecution and says the community is still dealing with the trauma.
One year after a violent confrontation between ICE agents and residents in Evanston, Sanctuary Evanston member Jacqueline Mendoza reflects on the incident, calls for federal agents to face prosecution and says the community is still dealing with the trauma.
Evanston’s Harley Clarke Mansion opens for Halloween
Scott Henry of Celadon gives trick-or-treaters a look inside the long-closed mansion and discusses the restoration plans for the historic Evanston home.
Scott Henry of Celadon gives trick-or-treaters a look inside the long-closed mansion and discusses the restoration plans for the historic Evanston home.
Northwestern University student dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan, officials say
A Northwestern University student died Wednesday morning after she was pulled from Lake Michigan near the school’s Evanston campus, officials said.
A Northwestern University student died Wednesday morning after she was pulled from Lake Michigan near the school’s Evanston campus, officials said.
More than 1,000 birds injured or killed in Chicago-area building collisions over weekend
More than 1,000 birds were killed or injured during building collisions Saturday and Sunday in Chicago and Evanston.
More than 1,000 birds were killed or injured during building collisions Saturday and Sunday in Chicago and Evanston.
Evanston Township High School marching band members subjected to racist, homophobic comments at New Trier game
Members of the ETHS Marching Band were subjected to racist and homophobic comments and other offensive behavior by New Trier fans during the football game on Friday night
Members of the ETHS Marching Band were subjected to racist and homophobic comments and other offensive behavior by New Trier fans during the football game on Friday night
Evanston-Skokie District 65 considers closing two more schools
Hundreds of suburban students could be forced to change schools next year.
Hundreds of suburban students could be forced to change schools next year.
Chicago-area district considers closing two more schools
Hundreds of suburban students could be forced to move to different schools next year.
Hundreds of suburban students could be forced to move to different schools next year.
12 Native nations have ties to Chicago. This museum tells their histories.
The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum offered free admission Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day, giving visitors new exhibits on the Native peoples of Chicago, a children's gallery and hula.
The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum offered free admission Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day, giving visitors new exhibits on the Native peoples of Chicago, a children's gallery and hula.
12 Native nations have ties to Chicago. This museum tells their histories.
The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum offered free admission Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day, giving visitors new exhibits on the Native peoples of Chicago, a children's gallery and hula.
The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum offered free admission Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day, giving visitors new exhibits on the Native peoples of Chicago, a children's gallery and hula.
Evanston teen charged after undercover operation into reported sex offenses
Evanston police are investigating two sex offenses reported Monday.
Evanston police are investigating two sex offenses reported Monday.
‘This is something that is new’: Evanston residents react to reported sex offenses
Police are investigating two reported sex offenses in South Evanston that happened Monday and involved men wearing black ski masks.
Police are investigating two reported sex offenses in South Evanston that happened Monday and involved men wearing black ski masks.
Evanston hotel linked to two Legionnaires’ disease cases
Two Legionnaires’ disease cases have been linked to a north suburban hotel, where testing found Legionella bacteria in a hot tub water system.
Two Legionnaires’ disease cases have been linked to a north suburban hotel, where testing found Legionella bacteria in a hot tub water system.
Evanston police investigate federal agents’ mistaken arrest
Evanston police are investigating after federal agents detained the wrong man over the weekend, according to authorities.
Evanston police are investigating after federal agents detained the wrong man over the weekend, according to authorities.
Video shows encounter between federal agents, man in Evanston
Evanston police are investigating a Sunday morning encounter involving federal agents and a man who was later released.
Evanston police are investigating a Sunday morning encounter involving federal agents and a man who was later released.
Mystery pouch found in England may lead back to a Chicago couple
A BBC production team is asking Chicago-area viewers to help reunite a mysterious pouch containing a love letter, ring and photos with the couple who may have left it behind in England.
A BBC production team is asking Chicago-area viewers to help reunite a mysterious pouch containing a love letter, ring and photos with the couple who may have left it behind in England.



















