The Latest Breaking News from Evanston

Our urban tree canopy, once a leader, has slipped in density behind the tree coverage of other metropolises. We need more trees to filter the air, remove pollutants, cool areas that would become ‘heat islands’ and soak up stormwater to help prevent flooding.

Evanston’s council member who represents the ward with the stadium said she is leaning against the $800 million project because it would divert groundwater.

On hole 11 of Canal Shores Golf Course in Evanston, Illinois, nestled in a grove of old growth trees, sits a bright red telephone booth — fashioned after Britain’s red phone boxes, complete with glass doors and intricate gold royal crowns.

Kenneth Lewis, 62, entered the plea Thursday to a felony count of aggravated sexual abuse in a deal with Cook County prosecutors that saw other charges against him dropped, including predatory criminal sexual assault.

In the fall of 1987, my parents drove me from Ardmore, Pennsylvania, to Evanston for my freshman year at Northwestern University. At that time, people on campus would sometimes refer to Northwestern as the “Harvard of the Midwest.” I certainly understood the message. Northwestern was a highly selective, very expensive…

Facing opposition in Evanston, university officials want to see action soon on the plans to make the stadium suitable for concerts and other events.

Pride Month is well underway, with events nearly every day happening around the city. Take a look.

The store was evacuated shortly after 11:40 a.m. and it was deemed safe about 1:20 p.m.

James Saye, 28, was taken into custody Saturday morning after allegedly attempting to force a woman into his car in the 600 block of University Place, police said.

A mournful city said goodbye to Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston, Mayor Brandon Johnson was sworn in, and hundreds gathered in Evanston to celebrate Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islander art and culture.

The Wildcats defeated Loyola Maryland 16-6 in Evanston. Next up is Denver.