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New poll shows Biss, Abughazaleh tied
New poll shows Biss, Abughazaleh tied - Evanston Now
Fine trails in third in first non-candidate-sponsored poll.
evanstonnow.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
New poll shows Biss, Abughazaleh tied
Local advocates, residents react to state cutting down Nicor rate hike
Local advocates, residents react to state cutting down Nicor rate hike - Evanston RoundTable
Local consumer advocates and residents are cautiously celebrating Wednesday's ruling by the Illinois Commerce Commission to sharply cut a rate hike
evanstonroundtable.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Local advocates, residents react to state cutting down Nicor rate hike
Davis Street station on track for fix-up
Davis Street station on track for fix-up - Evanston Now
First-phase funding is in Metra's 2026 budget.
evanstonnow.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Davis Street station on track for fix-up
ICC cuts Nicor rate hike by 47%
ICC cuts Nicor rate hike by 47% - Evanston Now
Company says remaining rate hike will increase bills less than 5%
evanstonnow.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
ICC cuts Nicor rate hike by 47%
City: Scammers pose as city staff
City: Scammers pose as city staff - Evanston Now
Any demand for immediate payment -- by email, phone or at the door -- is fraudulent, city says.
evanstonnow.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
City: Scammers pose as city staff
Palatine Police Make Two Methamphetamine Arrests In Separate Overnight Incidents
Palatine Police Make Two Methamphetamine Arrests In Separate Overnight Incidents - Journal & Topics Media Group
Two separate overnight incidents, one during a traffic stop and the other during a welfare check, led Palatine police officers to recover large amounts of methamphetamine and the arrest of two individuals.
www.journal-topics.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Palatine Police Make Two Methamphetamine Arrests In Separate Overnight Incidents
Food Drive Collects 50 Bags; Officials Discuss SNAP Restoration, ICE Fears
Food Drive Collects 50 Bags; Officials Discuss SNAP Restoration, ICE Fears - Journal & Topics Media Group
The group Faith Feeds hosts a mobile food pantry event in conjunction with the city of Rolling Meadows. (Photo submitted) About 50 bags of food and personal care items benefiting Rolling Meadows Social...
www.journal-topics.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Food Drive Collects 50 Bags; Officials Discuss SNAP Restoration, ICE Fears
2 New Restaurants Add Middle Eastern, Indian Options To Local Menu
2 New Restaurants Add Middle Eastern, Indian Options To Local Menu - Journal & Topics Media Group
Two new restaurants recently held ribbon-cutting ceremonies with the Niles Chamber of Commerce: Hello Shawarma, 5606 W. Touhy Ave., on Wednesday, Nov. 12, and Magic Pepper, 8502 W. Golf Rd. on Oct. 27.
www.journal-topics.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
2 New Restaurants Add Middle Eastern, Indian Options To Local Menu
Trustees Approve $27 Million Loan For Ice Arena
Trustees Approve $27 Million Loan For Ice Arena - Journal & Topics Media Group
Elk Grove Village trustees approved a $27 million loan Tuesday to SG Elk Grove LLC and Nicholas & Associates President Nicholas Papanicholas, Jr. to fund the construction of a new ice arena.
www.journal-topics.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trustees Approve $27 Million Loan For Ice Arena
Dist. 225 Hires Assistant Superintendent Of Operations And Student Experiences
Dist. 225 Hires Assistant Superintendent Of Operations And Student Experiences - Journal & Topics Media Group
Glenbrook High School Dist. 225 board members approved the hiring of Lauren Bonner as assistant superintendent of operations and student experiences, starting next July 1.
www.journal-topics.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Dist. 225 Hires Assistant Superintendent Of Operations And Student Experiences
Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Glenview
Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Glenview - Journal & Topics Media Group
Glenview will welcome Santa Claus during the annual Holiday in the Park & Parade that starts at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, moves west down Glenview Road to Jackman Park, from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday,...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Glenview
Dist. 225 Hires Assistant Superintendent Of Operations And Student Experiences
Dist. 225 Hires Assistant Superintendent Of Operations And Student Experiences - Journal & Topics Media Group
Glenbrook High School Dist. 225 board members approved the hiring of Lauren Bonner as assistant superintendent of operations and student experiences, starting next July 1.
www.journal-topics.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Dist. 225 Hires Assistant Superintendent Of Operations And Student Experiences
Get A Free ICE Warning Whistle Sunday In Des Plaines
Get A Free ICE Warning Whistle Sunday In Des Plaines - Journal & Topics Media Group
Small plastic kits with whistles, instructional materials, and “Know Your Rights” information inside will be given away to the public on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the corner of Lee and Ellinwood...
www.journal-topics.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Get A Free ICE Warning Whistle Sunday In Des Plaines
Yes-sentials: Speaking sideways
Opinion | Yes-sentials: Speaking sideways
Opinion Columnist Aizere Yessenkul reflects on growing up bilingual and how that has shaped her identity over the years.
dailynorthwestern.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Yes-sentials: Speaking sideways
Rent Free: Life is better together
Opinion | Rent Free: Life is better together
Opinion Columnist Arlette Correa recounts a recent experience hanging out at a coffee shop with her best friend.
dailynorthwestern.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Rent Free: Life is better together
Off the Record: When does life really start?
Opinion | Off the Record: When does life really start?
Opinion Columnist Gabriela Hamburger Medailleu discusses job searching and why we should think of life starting at 20.
dailynorthwestern.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Off the Record: When does life really start?
Labor relations get hostile at EPL
Labor relations get hostile at EPL - Evanston Now
Union: Get rid of "deceptive leadership" at library. Leadership: We "refuse to be intimidated."
evanstonnow.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Labor relations get hostile at EPL
‘You cannot have this building’: Union and community members, EPL board clash over potential library-city separation
Union and community members, EPL board clash over potential library-city separation
The Evanston Public Library Community Meeting Room, which is typically near-empty for the library’s Board of Trustees meetings, was already filled with dozens of AFSCME Local 1891 affiliates as board...
dailynorthwestern.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
‘You cannot have this building’: Union and community members, EPL board clash over potential library-city separation
Daily Mini Crossword, November 20, 2025
Daily Mini Crossword, November 20, 2025
In Today’s Crossword, 5-Across, 5-Letters: “Die Young” singer
dailynorthwestern.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Daily Mini Crossword, November 20, 2025
From O’Hare to overseas, students say wearing NU merch at airports is more than just a flex
Students say wearing NU merch at airports is more than just a flex
As thousands of Northwestern students prepare to fly home for break, many will walk through O’Hare International Airport dressed in purple. More than just comfort, some NU students wear school merchandise...
dailynorthwestern.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
From O’Hare to overseas, students say wearing NU merch at airports is more than just a flex
Zeyl to lead First Presbyterian Church
Zeyl to lead First Presbyterian Church - Evanston Now
New senior pastor moving from Kalamazoo, Michigan.
evanstonnow.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Zeyl to lead First Presbyterian Church
Procedural Error At District 65 Board Meeting Prompts Extra Vote
Procedural Error At District 65 Board Meeting Prompts Extra Vote
A procedural error caught at Monday's meeting prompted an extra meeting to vote on a fourth school closure scenario.
patch.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Procedural Error At District 65 Board Meeting Prompts Extra Vote
Northlight eyes September for first show
Northlight eyes September for first show - Evanston Now
Construction on new home's front facade nears completion.
evanstonnow.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Northlight eyes September for first show
Pritzker and Pope discuss immigration raids
Pritzker and Pope discuss immigration raids - Evanston Now
Governor and Chicago-born pontiff fid common cause in advocating for the rights of immigrants.
evanstonnow.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Pritzker and Pope discuss immigration raids