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Evanston fire officials chose purple and white, Northwestern Universitys colors, to show its gratitude.

Evanston fire officials chose purple and white, Northwestern Universitys colors, to show its gratitude.

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Evanston’s Mayor Daniel Biss on the implementation of ranked choice voting in the city. Chief Tom Weitzel, Ret. talks about policing in 2024 and how we can stay safe out this New Years Eve. Also, our own Kim Gordon sits down with Jonathan Maze f

Residents of Wilmette and Evanston who oppose the commercialization of Northwestern University’s Ryan Field are imploring the Wilmette Village Board to file suit against Evanston to reverse the zoning changes that would allow concerts at the rebuilt stadium. A well-coordinated group of speakers urged the board to act during the Dec. 12 Wilmette board meeting, citing concerns about property ...

Donated Evanston Fire Truck Features Northwestern Purple Branding - Evanston, IL - Northwestern University, which receives free fire services from the city, contributed $800,000 to buy the new truck more than 2 years ago.

Several dozen Evanston residents urged councilmembers to pass a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza during Monday evening’s City Council meeting. Residents gathered at council after the city’s Equity and Empowerment Commission discussed and voted to withdraw a proposed resolution that called for a ceasefire in Gaza on Nov. 30. The draft resolution contained 18...

'Non-Sexy Work': Dave Stoneback Retires From Evanston After 39 Years - Evanston, IL - The longtime city staffer has worked for five Evanston mayors and nine city managers.

December marks the start of the holidays as storefronts decorate their windows, daylight shortens and yuletide cheer begins. Those celebrating the holiday season in Evanston won’t have to venture far to immerse themselves in the festive spirit, though. Whether it’s gift shopping locally, tasting seasonal treats or watching community performances, there’s a holiday event in...

A lawsuit was filed Thursday against Evanston, claiming the city harmed residents by cutting a "backroom deal" to rezone Northwestern's Ryan Field to allow it to become an open-air entertainment venue.

The Most Livable City Association and 13 neighbors of Ryan Field filed a four-count complaint against Evanston Wednesday morning, alleging that the rezoning of the stadium for concerts violated several parts of the Evanston and Illinois zoning codes and deprived area residents of due process. The lawsuit, filed with the Chancery Division of the Circuit...