Check out local architecture this weekend at 'Open House Chicago'
It's your chance to tour buildings that are often off limits, or just overlooked by the public.
Evanston native sworn in as suburb's top cop
Schenita Stewart was sworn in as the Evanston police chief at a city council meeting on Monday.
Evanston water rescue: 8 people rescued after 5 boats overturn on Lake Michigan
The weather took a wicked turn Thursday night, which made for suddenly dangerous conditions on Lake Michigan.
New Evanston policy makes it easier for convicts to find homes
The Evanston City Council says the new policy is the first of several steps to address housing discrimination.
Evanston man charged with armed robbery of 2 postal workers
A man is in custody after two U.S. Postal Service carriers were robbed at gunpoint in Evanston this week.
Ryan Field: Northwestern University releases photos of new intimate, fan-centered stadium
The university is also considering hosting a limited number of concerts each year at the new Ryan Field.
2 mail carriers robbed at gunpoint in Evanston within 24 hours of each other
Two masked offenders approached the first mail carrier on Monday. One offender physically controlled the carrier, while the second offender displayed a handgun and removed the carrier's “arrow keys."
$100K bond for Chicago man who seriously injured Northwestern student in hit and run
Bail was set at $100,000 Friday for a Chicago man charged with seriously injuring a Northwestern University student in a hit and run crash last weekend, according to Evanston police.
Authorities identify body found on Evanston high school campus
A woman's body was discovered on the campus of Evanston Township High School Tuesday morning, officials said.
Events to honor those lost on September 11th planned around Chicago area
The September 11, 2021 attacks, also known as 9/11, killed almost 3,000 people and left thousands more wounded.
Convicted felon threatened victim in Carol Stream Police Department parking lot: 'I'll kill you right here'
The victim of an alleged battery was returning to his vehicle in the parking lot of the Carol Stream Police Department when a verbal altercation ensued between the victim and a friend of the defendant in the battery case. While exchanging words, Nicolas Mayfield allegedly told the victim, “I'll kill you right here,” while gesturing his waistband — insinuating he had a gun.
Ordinance that would allow women to go topless on Evanston beaches moves forward
A plan to allow women to go topless on beaches in Evanston is moving forward.
City of Evanston to consider allowing everyone to go topless at beaches
Evanston Alderman Devon Reid says his proposed change to nudity rules is in the name of equality.
Evanston police release photos of suspect wanted for shooting 23-year-old man in McDonald's parking lot
Several 911 callers reported that a suspect was firing a gun at a silver Honda in a McDonald's parking lot in Evanston. A 23-year-old man was shot multiple times in the upper body.