The executive director of the Skokie Park District, Michelle Tuft, says she “reached out” to School District 65 on Wednesday, and the two sides have agreed to an “initial meeting” about the Park ...

Evanston Now has learned the story behind Argos American Bistro, 1824 Crain St. Argos American Bistro will be a breakfast and lunch spot, according to one of the co-owners, Lucy Reynoso. Reynoso told ...

The National Weather Service has announced a Beach Hazards Statement in effect through 10 p.m. Wednesday due to high wave action and dangerous currents.  Community members should stay out of the water ...

A conceptual rendering of the new Channelside Park South proposed by the Skokie Park District. Credit: Skokie Park District. Skokie Park District board members voted unanimously Tuesday night to ask ...

Evanston’s Housing and Community Development Committee tabled a proposal Tuesday to expand the city’s housing rehabilitation program to multi-family buildings. The program currently provides deferred ...

Almost eight months after the Evanston City Council approved helping Family Focus find a buyer for its building at 2010 Dewey Ave., the organization is now seeking interested buyers to submit a ...

Republican Darren Bailey’s gubernatorial campaign is calling for greater transparency over nongovernmental organizations that receive at least $10,000 in state grants by making them subject to public ...

Construction of transit stop improvements is expected to begin in early August and take approximately four to six weeks to complete, weather permitting. This work is a part of the 2026 Downtown ...

As part of the 2026 Sidewalk Improvement Program, sidewalk improvements will take place at various locations throughout the City. Work is anticipated to begin July 23 and be completed by August 21, ...

Now, wife-and-husband chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark are coming to the renovated Varsity Theater building, with a restaurant facing onto Bookman’s Alley. A full-size window sign has just gone up, ...

The Evanston Ecology Center has officially achieved LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This designation follows the major facility renovation that was completed in 2025, ...

The Evanston Fire Department, in collaboration with the Evanston Police Department and Evanston Firefighters Association Local 742, will conduct a Remembrance Ceremony at Firefighter’s Park at 2:30 ...