Evanston residents calling 'dibs' as they stake out spots for July 4th parade

There’s no snow on the ground, but residents in one Chicago suburb are already calling “dibs" on spots along the side of the road for the July 4th parade.

Evanston officials call off recovery efforts for missing swimmer

The search for a man who went missing while swimming at Evanston's Lighthouse Beach over the weekend has hit a standstill. 

Missing swimmer in Evanston: Search at Lighthouse Beach continues

Lighthouse Beach in Evanston remained closed while emergency personnel searched for a missing swimmer Monday morning. 

Northwestern breaks ground on new Ryan Field

Northwestern University celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Ryan Field on Monday.

2024 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area

The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across the Chicagoland area are prepared to celebrate with fireworks.

Juneteenth festivities take place across Chicago
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Chicagoans celebrated Juneteenth across the city Wednesday with business expos, parades and drum salutes.

Body of missing woman found after sailboat capsizes near Winnetka
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The body of a missing boater was found about a mile offshore north of Winnekta Monday morning. Two women in their 50s were sailing 2-3 miles off shore between Evanston and Winnetka Sunday night when their boat capsized. The other woman swam to safety overnight.

Evanston beaches shut down when it was believed a swimmer went missing
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A search for a missing swimmer at an Evanston beach was called off on Monday after police said it is ?unlikely" anyone disappeared in Lake Michigan.

Evanston beaches shut down when it was believed a swimmer went missing

After several hours, the search for a missing swimmer in Evanston was called off Monday when police determined it was "unlikely" anyone disappeared in Lake Michigan.

Search for missing swimmer at Evanston beach underway
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An investigation is underway at a beach in north suburban Evanston after a swimmer went missing in Lake Michigan on Monday.

Northwestern president to testify on Capitol Hill in wake of campus protests

Northwestern University President Michael Schill has been called to testify about antisemitism in the wake of pro-Palestinian encampments that have taken hold on college campuses across the nation.

Northwestern student files class action lawsuit claiming school failed to protect Jewish students

A Northwestern University student filed a class action lawsuit against the school on Monday, alleging that the leadership's inaction against antisemitic behavior created a hostile on-campus environment.