Evanston Now

Afghan interpreter for U.S. military honored in Evanston

Abdulhaq Sodais' long journey to Evanston is told in a new book.

Memorial ceremony at Firefighters Park on 9/11

Will mark a quarter century since the 2001 terrorist attacks.

St. Francis nurses describe surveillance, cut hours

Claim it's retaliation for union organizing efforts.

Community block party held in Callan Plaza

Some area residents still oppose the plan to use the plaza as a space for public gatherings.

Big Fork Festival offers art, food and fun

Annual festival runs downtown through Sunday.

'Today we celebrate a rebirth'

Large crowd applauds grand opening of Foster School in 5th Ward.

Albany Care says new patient ban may force it to close

County Judge to rule on whether state can keep ban in place while seeking to shut the facility.

Foster School coming in $3M+ under budget

Lower bids allowed for higher-quality, longer-lasting components.

Pritzker housing plan gets Senate hearing

Supporters say more supply will improve affordability. Foes decry "one-size-fits-all" zoning.

Dueling attack ads hit the airwaves

As super PAC backing Fine goes negative, Biss hits back with attack ad of his own.

Firefighters union hosts first fall fest

Event draws kids -- and their parents -- to local park.

Rhodes parents 'blindsided' by Turner's conclusions

Say Turner jumped the gun by concluding K-8 magnet program will not be saved.

Flashback: Evanston during 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic

As World War I was nearing its end in 1918, Evanston — like the rest of America — faced an influenza epidemic that has some striking resemblance…