Evanston teachers push back against removal of mask requirements
COVID restrictions may be easing across the country, but here in Illinois there are still some places where people are fighting to keep mask requirements in place.
Archdiocese of Chicago to lift school mask mandate in Chicago, Evanston and Oak Park
As COVID-19 infections rates continue to fall, the Archdiocese of Chicago moved Wednesday to lift its mask mandate at all schools, beginning next week.
15 Illinois sites, including 5 in Cook County, added to National Register of Historic Places
Fifteen Illinois sites were added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) during 2021, including five in Cook County.
Chicago Archdiocese is 'uniting' some parishes in Evanston, but leaving individual churches open
St. Athanasius and St. Joan of Arc, and St. Mary and St. Nicholas will be uniting. They'll have the same pastor, but the individual churches will still stay open.
Oak Park, Evanston to enforce vaccine mandate Monday
Oak Park and Evanston's mandates are separate from the larger Cook County mandate because they have their own public health departments.
FBI Chicago: Man armed with gun robs Bank of America in Evanston
According to the FBI, the suspect entered the bank and presented a note to the teller demanding money. A handgun was shown.
Evanston high schooler creates website to help people find at-home COVID tests
Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.
Proof of vaccination required at Chicago & Cook County bars, restaurants and gyms starting Monday
The new rules apply to everyone who is 5-years-old and up, though you are allowed to pop in and pick up takeout without a vaccination card if you're inside for less than ten minutes.
University of Illinois to start spring semester remotely amid surge in COVID cases
The University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University are joining a number of other colleges that will have students return to remote learning when they come back from holiday break.
6 taken to hospital for carbon monoxide exposure at an Evanston church
Six people were taken to the hospital following high exposure to carbon monoxide in an Evanston church, according to Chief Martin Rafacz.
2 boys, 16, charged following Evanston Township High School gun recovery
Two 16-year-olds were charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon following the Evanston Township High School gun scare.
Evanston Township High School given 'all-clear' after 2 guns recovered, 8 students detained
Two loaded handguns were recovered at Evanston Township High School Thursday morning – sending students and staff into lockdown for several hours. Police detained eight students in connection to the incident.
Chicago man charged in Evanston shooting that killed 1, wounded 4
A Chicago man has been charged in connection to a shooting in Evanston last month that left one teenage boy dead and several others wounded.
Evanston police gun buyback event takes in 53 firearms
Police held a gun buyback event that took in 53 guns Saturday morning and afternoon in north suburban Evanston.
Family, friends gather to remember teen killed in 'targeted' shooting in Evanston
Carl Dennison was among five people shot outside a Mobile Gas Station in Evanston Sunday night. The male and female victims ranged in age from 14 to 18. They were all cousins and close friends.
