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.

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
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Several libraries in the Chicago area, including Addison, Aurora, and Evanston, were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday.

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.

Residents voice concerns about Northwestern's Ryan Field project
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Evanston residents had another chance Wednesday night to voice their concerns about the new development project at Northwestern's Ryan Field

Evanston residents rally for their say as Ryan Field Redevelopment sparks controversy
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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 launches new flag design competition for students
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Evanston is getting a new flag. They just don't know what it's going to look like yet, and that's where you come in. The city is launching a flag design competition for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

70 weapons collected at Evanston Gun Buyback
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Evanston Police worked with community partners to host a Gun Buyback event this weekend. They said 70 weapons were turned in. Participants received money to turn in their guns, bb guns and ammunition.

Dozens of guns recovered at Evanston buyback

People who turned in guns were given $100 per weapon, and $25 for ammunition and BB guns

Wilmette to formally ask Evanston to stop renovations on Ryan Field
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Wilmette leaders are expected to formally request that renovations be stopped at Northwestern's Ryan Field. School officials say they plan to cut their number of summer concerts to six in an effort to compromise.