Police pledge ‘special attention’ after bomb threats force public libraries in city and suburbs to close
All Chicago Public Library branches and many other libraries across Illinois were closed Thursday afternoon after receiving “digital” bomb threats, apparently part of a nationwide intimidation campaign over the choice of books offered on the facilities’ shelves.
Multiple Chicago-area libraries receive bomb threats
Several libraries in the Chicago area, including Addison, Aurora, and Evanston, were targeted by bomb threats Tuesday.
Northwestern football stadium overhaul faces public opposition
The proposal to overhaul Northwestern University's football stadium drew a large public turnout on Wednesday night.
Evanston gears up for heated showdown as massive crowds expected at Ryan Field rebuilding hearing
A hearing in Evanston is expected to bring out massive crowds Wednesday night as the city's Land Use Commission discusses the rebuilding of Northwestern's Ryan Field.
Evanston extends grace period for implementation of 'Fair Work Week Ordinance'
Enforcement of the new ordinance will begin next year.
Chicago man arrested after police find handgun, cannabis during traffic stop in Evanston
A Chicago man was arrested in Evanston last week for possessing cannabis and a handgun.
Evanston getting new flag and students are designing it
The city of Evanston is getting a new flag.
Dozens of guns recovered at Evanston buyback
People who turned in guns were given $100 per weapon, and $25 for ammunition and BB guns
Northwestern revises plans for Ryan Field proposal after pushback
Northwestern University announced Thursday they will lower the number of concerts held at the new proposed Ryan Field stadium, while still contributing financially to the city.



















