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A decade after his first bid, Jeff Smith enters mayor’s race in final minutes of filing

Jeff Smith speaks during public comment at a City Council meeting in January 2025. Credit: Richard Cahan Attorney and frequent city critic Jeff Smith filed to run for mayor in the final minutes of the filing period Monday afternoon, becoming the sixth and final candidate on the Feb. 23 primary...

They bought cabins to live on a luxury cruise ship. High fuel costs got them kicked off in Cambodia.

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Service disruptions on CTA Green, Pink lines to continue past Wednesday

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Toyota recalls more than 228,000 vehicles over seat back safety concerns

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Real Estate•Yesterday

City Council advances downtown high-rise with little discussion

Evanston s City Council gave preliminary approval on Monday to a downtown high-rise apartment building proposed at 900 Clark St., with little discussion from councilmembers amid continued opposition from neighboring residents. The development will now head to a final adoption vote on Nov. 9 after...

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Technology•Yesterday

Cook County State's Attorney's Office to open new digital forensics lab in 2027

In 2027, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office is set to expand its digital forensics capabilities with a brand-new lab. It aims to streamline the process of analyzing digital evidence and help move criminal cases through the court system more efficiently.New digital forensics labFrom cellphone...

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Community•Yesterday

Volunteers needed for fall events with the city’s Parks & Recreation department

The Evanston Parks Recreation Department is looking for volunteers for its fall events. KaBoom playground build: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Thursday, Oct. 29. The first two workdays will focus on preparing for the playground build. Thursday, Oct. 29, will be the big build day, when...

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Real Estate•Yesterday

City announces credit card convenience fee changes, which begin Monday, Nov. 2

As part of the 2025 budget process, the City Council reviewed a “menu of options” to reduce reliance on reserves to balance the budget and agreed that the city should begin collecting credit card convenience fees to offset charges paid to the merchant processor, credit card gateway and financial...

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Technology•Yesterday

$3.1B ComEd cost seen to connect data centers

Real Estate•Yesterday

Federal officials order environmental review of Amtrak's proposed Bridgeport facility after backlash

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Jan O'Neil, Grissom Middle School gym teacher, smiling with students during a physical education class in Tinley Park

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Teacher of the Month: Jan O'Neil

St. Ignatius College Prep volleyball team huddle on court

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A decade after his first bid, Jeff Smith enters mayor’s race in final minutes of filing

They bought cabins to live on a luxury cruise ship. High fuel costs got them kicked off in Cambodia.

Service disruptions on CTA Green, Pink lines to continue past Wednesday

Toyota recalls more than 228,000 vehicles over seat back safety concerns

Latest Stories

City Council advances downtown high-rise with little discussion

Cook County State's Attorney's Office to open new digital forensics lab in 2027

Volunteers needed for fall events with the city’s Parks & Recreation department

City announces credit card convenience fee changes, which begin Monday, Nov. 2

$3.1B ComEd cost seen to connect data centers

Federal officials order environmental review of Amtrak's proposed Bridgeport facility after backlash

Schools

Teacher of the Month: Jan O'Neil

St. Ignatius community mourns former volleyball standout killed in crash near University of Florida

Illinois Lottery generates $3.87 billion in sales

ETHS field hockey: Wildkits tops Glenbrook North, advances to Final Four on Thursday