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Opponents of Northwestern stadium sue city of Evanston

Evanston, Wilmette homeowners claim the city acted unlawfully, blast “commercialization” of the new football field the university plans to build.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023

Why a High School in Illinois Is Offering Segregated Classes For Black, Latino Students

Evanston Township High School is offering optional classes only for Latino or Black students to improve grades and test scores

Latin Times · Nov 29, 2023

Skokie man facing additional charges in north suburban bomb threats

Jacob Spiro, 23, who was previously charged with making threats in several communities, is accused of making threats against Evanston Public Library and a McDonald’s.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023

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Evanston City Council narrowly adopts zoning for concerts at new Ryan Field

Northwestern University’s plan for six annual concerts at a rebuilt football stadium passed with Mayor Daniel Biss’ vote as opponents craft arguments to use in litigation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2023

Classical music blends the familiar with the new for robust programs for holiday season

Amid all the variety, one work remains a Chicago-area staple:stands out: Handel’s “Messiah,” with several groups offering their takes on the beloved oratorio.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2023

Evanston City Council calls a timeout on Northwestern’s Ryan Field plan

The university made a new $157.5 million public benefits offer that prompted the council to defer its final vote on Northwestern’s $800 million football stadium project.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 13, 2023

New $800 million Ryan Field plan could be good for Evanston — but only if both sides benefit

The university, with its influence and $14 billion endowment, can do more to make its stadium expansion bid a winner for itself — and the public.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023

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As Israel-Hamas war continues, the terms ‘cease-fire’ and ‘pause’ have come up. They’re not the same

John Kirby, the National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, revealed that President Joe Biden helped work out a pause to clear the way for Hamas to release two Evanston women held hostage, Judy Raanan and her daughter, Natalie.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Evanston man charged with murder in Magnificent Mile beating

Henry Graham, 49, is accused of beating Russell Long on June 29 in the 600 block of North Michigan Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

Evanston teen Natalie Raanan back in Chicago after being held hostage by Hamas

Natalie Raanan, 18, and her mother Judith Raanan, 59, were kidnapped Oct. 7 and taken hostage by Hamas. They were released nearly two weeks later. The Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Yinam Cohen announced Natalie Raanan’s return to Chicago but did not mention when Judith Raanan would return…

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

Northwestern pledges $100 million for Evanston if it gets OK for Ryan Field concerts

The school faces heavy local opposition to its proposal, which was rejected by the city’s Land Use Commission but now is pending before the City Council.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023

Son of Chicagoans, Hersh Goldberg-Polin among five Hamas hostages with Illinois ties

The parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin were raised in Chicago. Of the 12 U.S. citizens seized by Hamas, five have Illinois connections — more than previously known.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023

First words from freed Evanston hostages: ‘Thank you so very, very much’

The White House on Saturday released an edited video of Judith and Natalie Raanan’s brief conversation with President Joe Biden, after the mother and daughter were released by Hamas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023

‘It’s a miracle.’ Evanston mom and daughter held hostage by Hamas released after almost two weeks, ending an agonizing wait

Judith Raanan, 59, and her daughter Natalie Raanan, 17, had been held hostage since Oct. 7 after Hamas attacked Israel.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2023

Northwestern consults its playbook to make concerts part of Ryan Field

An Evanston panel wouldn’t allow concerts as part of an $800 million stadium proposal, but the school’s now taking its case to the city council.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

Evanston mom, daughter are alive and held hostage by Hamas, family member says

Their family spoke with President Biden and State Department officials on Friday morning. It is not clear whether the two are together.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

Evanston commission rejects Northwestern plan for Ryan Field concerts

The Land Use Commission approved a planned development authorizing a new $800 million Ryan Field, but the panel rejects a request for concerts, similar events.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023

Don’t pass on redevelopment of Northwestern’s Ryan Field, ‘a generational project’ for Evanston

“We ask those who still oppose this project to consider the price of letting it fail,” write the Evanston NAACP chairman and a former mayor.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023

‘One in a million’ marathon runner did not expect to make history at the finish line

Evanston resident Allison Naval signed up for the Chicago Marathon earlier in the year — thinking she would finally get to cross something off of her bucket list.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023

Evanston neighbors ‘devastated’ as mother, daughter feared captured by Hamas

Natalie Raanan, 18, and her mother, Judith, 59, were visiting family in Israel when they were likely captured during a raid by Hamas near the border with Gaza. “I’m just devastated by it. It’s just very sad,” said neighbor Kurt Jung.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023

Four things opponents want from Ryan Field stadium redevelopment

Those who oppose Northwestern’s current plan for Ryan Field have outlined core tenets to make the proposal benefit the city, Evanston resident Sebastian Nalls writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023

Evanston mother, daughter missing in Israel after Hamas attack and are feared kidnapped

Natalie Raanan, 18, and her mother, Judith Raanan, 59, have not been heard from since about noon Saturday, the day Hamas launched its offensive, according to family.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023

Penn State gets it together in second half to rout Northwestern

Drew Allar threw for a touchdown and ran for one, and No. 6 Penn State beat Northwestern 41-13 on Saturday in Evanston.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023

Local author Scott Turow to receive Fuller Prize from the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame

‘Chicago has always been my literary homeland,’ said Turow, a former federal prosecutor who’s grinding away from his Evanston home on another novel.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2023

Gallery: Photos of Mel Tucker during his tenure with Michigan State football

Photos of Mel Tucker during his tenure with Michigan State football

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