Chicago Stars file permit to play home games at renovated Ryan Field in 2026

The Chicago Stars were already planning on a move to Evanston, Illinois, in 2026. On Friday, they filed a permit to eventually move to the newest stadium.

Chicago-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2026

As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.

Evanston mayor confronts Border Patrol chief amid rising immigration fears
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Amid heightened concerns over federal immigration enforcement in the Chicago area, Evanston Mayor and congressional candidate Daniel Biss confronted Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino on Wednesday.

Evanston mayor confronts Border Patrol chief amid rising immigration fears

Amid heightened concerns over federal immigration enforcement in the Chicago area, Evanston Mayor and congressional candidate Daniel Biss confronted Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino on Wednesday.

Resources for kids, families after teen abducted in Evanston | ChicagoLIVE
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After a 14-year-old girl was abducted while waiting for her bus in Evanston, Pattie Fitzgerald of Safely Ever After is on to talk about the skills and tools her program teaches to keep kids safe.

Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds

One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Resources for kids, families after teen abducted in Evanston | ChicagoLIVE
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After a 14-year-old girl was abducted while waiting for her bus in Evanston, Pattie Fitzgerald of Safely Ever After is on to talk about the skills and tools her program teaches to keep kids safe.

Man charged for abducting Evanston student who missed school bus: police

A 43-year-old man has been charged after allegedly abducting a 14-year-old girl on her way to school in Evanston and coercing her into sexual contact, police said.

Evanston, Lincoln Park Zoo test rat contraception in new pilot | ChicagoLIVE
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The City of Evanston is teaming up with the Lincoln Park Zoo's Urban Wildlife Institute to try a first-of-its-kind rat contraception program, aiming to curb rodent populations without the risk of poison. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Evanston mayor demands details on Northwestern’s deal with Trump admin
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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wrote a letter to the Trump administration expressing his concerns about the settlement reached with Northwestern University over Antisemitism claims.

Illinois church Nativity shows baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents

An Illinois church is facing criticism for displaying a Nativity scene that depicts baby Jesus with his hands zip-tied and guarded by figures styled as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.