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Lee Street Beach proved popular spot to view Monday’s eclipse By Bob Seidenberg It’s still too early in the year…

The Department of Justice is pushing back after the city of Evanston, Illinois, signaled plans to throw out a federal lawsuit challenging its race-based reparations program. https://t.co/C0l899zkKR pic.twitter.com/VsYLgbWBAu
— FOX 32 News (@fox32news) November 3, 2026

D65 will not cut School Aged Child Care https://t.co/xTVCj1aZEz
— IL School Network (@ILSchoolNet) November 5, 2026

The new Ryan Field at Northwestern University will make its collegiate football debut Friday in front of a national TV audience.

More details: https://t.co/CLqQmua5e4 pic.twitter.com/nrl8VCkGwD
— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) September 28, 2026

This free, family-friendly event offers a behind-the-scenes look at fire and emergency services while providing fun, education, and engagement for all ages. pic.twitter.com/OBoXrGy3JJ
— Evanston Fire (@EvanstonFD) September 29, 2026

Here in Evanston: More thoughts on waste transfer station https://t.co/4OlhlIDdKP pic.twitter.com/17pBzP23z5
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 22, 2026

Here in Evanston: Building change https://t.co/7vlyb4hZim
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) September 1, 2026

Here in Evanston: Storm warning or sunny promise? https://t.co/FDm4IriG4U
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 18, 2026

Evanston official calls for millions in fines over Northwestern’s vacant houses https://t.co/3eP4js7MPc
— Crain's Chicago Business (@CrainsChicago) September 28, 2026

Here in Evanston: As new Foster School gets ready to open, a mosaic, memories and a message https://t.co/KLRjWAvm2m
— evanstonscribe (@evanstonscribe) August 4, 2026

AMC Evanston 12 will temporarily close from Monday until early 2027 for renovations. Plans include downsizing by five screens and installing “spacious reclining seating,” according to a Tuesday news release from the company.
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Reported by @jdowb2005 https://t.co/YGHWpCYgTE
— The Daily Northwestern (@thedailynu) July 15, 2026

Here in Evanston: District 65 needs a good finance and education plan. Here’s one https://t.co/WKxQulcHvO
— Evanston RoundTable (@EvRoundTable) June 8, 2026

New Northwestern president:

Mung Chiang has been named the 18th president of Northwestern University.

Chiang is a renowned researcher, educator, national science advisor and higher education leader. He is currently president of Purdue.

His appointment will begin on July 1. https://t.co/Ec6pBAlNYr pic.twitter.com/oKShYNETCd
— Northwestern (@NorthwesternU) May 18, 2026

How Café Au Lake’s success may brew food service expansion to other city spaces

Daniel Biss Elected to Congress in Illinois’ 9th District

Staff’s rankings for capital projects catch city finance committee’s attention

Last ARPA funds for economic development may be spent on Church Street bridge lighting, other projects

Logan, Smith bring the field to six for Evanston’s special mayoral election in 2027

Evanston Dog Beach users rally at city hall against Dec. 1 beach closing

Tax and service fee hikes get attention in early budget feedback

Rainey is officially in the race for Evanston mayor

Officials search for how to address vacant NU properties

Staffing in question as City Manger’s budget moves to council for first look

Lee Street Beach

Not just another day at the beach