Amidst the outpouring of condolences received by relatives of Mayme Spencer following her recent death was one handwritten letter that reminded her family of how … Read more ›
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Find your Census stats on the Illinois Population Change Map
Curious about how the recent U.S. Census numbers stack up in your town? Check out Tribune’s Illinois Population Change Map for a closer look at … Read more ›
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Ideas, Discoveries and Aeronautics at Lincolnwood’s Annual Science Fair
In a packed gym last Thursday, February 10th, a record number of aspiring scientists and inventors took part in the annual Lincolnwood School Science Fair. … Read more ›
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Chute Middle School takes the win in Evanston Hospital's Health Challenge Bowl
In the sixth annual District 65 Evanston (D65)- Northshore University HealthSystem (NSUHS) Health Challenge Bowl, the Chute Middle School team came away with the hardware. … Read more ›
Family
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Bobblehead Dad: Bobblehead Daddy
Hands down, my favorite thing this past week was a Valentine’s Day card I received from my daughter. It was a store bought card with … Read more ›
Crime
Man faces felony charge for allegedly stealing cigarette lighter
An Evanston man faces a felony burglary charge after police say he swiped a cigarette lighter from a vehicle. Evanston police were alerted to a … Read more ›
Crime
Charges filed after robbery suspect pulled from CTA train
A 41-year-old Chicago man faces one felony count of aggravated robbery after Evanston police said he allegedly robbed an Evanston cellular phone store and tried … Read more ›
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Eric Chun Named Big Ten and Golf World College Player of the Week
EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern junior Eric Chun (Ansung City, South Korea/International Christian School) has been named the Big Ten's Golfer of the Week following his … Read more ›
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Council considers changes to green building ordinance
A business interested in locating to Evanston has prompted city officials to consider amending its green building ordinance to possibly reduce the ordinance’s requirements if … Read more ›
Business
SECOND UPDATE: Borders stores in Evanston and Deerfield to close
Deerfield and Evanston Borders Books & Music stores are among the 150 stores nationwide that the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based book giant expects to close in … Read more ›