Evanston commission approves Ryan Field renovations, nixes concert plans
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Evanston's Land Use Commission voted against Northwestern's plans to bring concerts and large events to their new stadium Wednesday. However, they did approve the renovation project in a separate vote.

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
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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.

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.

Joan Osborne releases new album ahead of performance in Evanston
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Singer, songwriter Joan Osborne known by many for her 90s hit "One of Us" is coming to Evanston following the release of her new album "Nobody Owns You."

Residents march against Ryan Field rebuild
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A very vocal group of residents made a strong statement Tuesday night against the new Ryan Field project. It all comes ahead of a crucial zoning vote by the Evanston City Council.

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