Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky celebrates safe return of hostage constituents
FOX 32 caught up with Rep. Schakowsky Friday afternoon, just hours after the news that two of her constituents, Judith and Natalie Raanan of Evanston, had been freed by Hamas.
New video shows moment Chicago-area mother, daughter held hostage by Hamas were released
Two American nationals from Evanston who were held captive by Hamas have been freed by the terror group, and on Friday night, their family joyously spoke out.
Family, friends of Evanston mother and daughter missing in Israel cling to hope
The mother and daughter from Evanston are believed to have been kidnapped by Hamas in Israel.
Evanston commission rejects Northwestern plan for Ryan Field concerts
Northwestern University’s hope to rebuild Ryan Field was tackled for a loss late Wednesday as a city commission in Evanston voted against its plan to bring concerts and other money-making events to a new football stadium.
Evanston mother and daughter missing in Israel, feared kidnapped
Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie have been vacationing in Israel for the holiday season and were last seen staying near Gaza when the violence started.
Recent spate of Chicago-area bomb threats were hoaxes, Evanston police say
The Chicago area in recent weeks has faced a series of reported bomb threats, which have been determined to be unsubstantiated hoaxes, according to the Evanston Police Department.
Illinois makes enhancements to 'Skip-the-Line' program at state DMV locations
Weeks after rolling out his Skip-the-Line program, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is opening two new walk-in centers in the Chicago area for senior drivers.
How a new Ryan Field could transform Evanston's finances
Here's a new look at what a new Northwestern football stadium could mean for Evanston.