Derek Robertson

Evanston Public Library's "The Check Out" features interviews with locals engaged in community work.

Evanston Public Library launches podcast featuring interviews with locals ‘who are doing great things’

February 4, 2020 at 10:50 p.m.

According to the most recent American Community Survey, Evanston has roughly three times the national average of residents with graduate or professional degrees. In that light, it's easy to understand...

Norridge Trustee Ursula Kucharski, Police Chief David Disselhorst, Officer David Drwal and Deputy Chief Wayne Schober appear at a Village Board ceremony honoring Drwal for disarming a man with a loaded gun.

Norridge honors police officers for resolving dangerous situation, furthering cause of justice

January 28, 2020 at 7:39 p.m.

The Norridge Village board honored two members of the police department at its January board meeting, one for organizing the department's evidence room and one for disarming a man with...

The home of Colette and Don Manno was a winner in the village of Norridge holiday lights display competition.

Norridge honors homeowners for best holiday lights and decorations

January 28, 2020 at 6:31 p.m.

The Norridge Village Board honored the three winners of the village's annual holiday decorating contest on Wednesday, awarding them with gift cards to local businesses and certificates of recognition. The...

New District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton is flanked by board member Anya Tanyavutti and board president Sunith Kartha.

Contract details for new District 65 superintendent released

January 14, 2020 at 9:52 p.m.

Devon Horton, the incoming superintendent for Evanston/Skokie School District 65, will be paid $250,000 annually per his new contract, with the opportunity for a pay increase or contract extension. According...

Workers tend to plants in growing room at Cresco Labs in Joliet on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019.
Cresco Labs is one of the largest cannabis companies in the state and recently expanded its marijuana growing facilities.
(Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune)

Harwood Heights sets cannabis regulations after approving recreational sales

January 7, 2020 at 7:50 p.m.

The Harwood Heights Board of Trustees voted unanimously Jan. 2 to approve an ordinance that permits recreational cannabis businesses within village limits but imposes restrictions on them. The ordinance limits...

Harwood Heights getting new businesses, better infrastructure, mayor says

January 7, 2020 at 5:45 p.m.

Harwood Heights Mayor Arlene Jezierny presented the village's Board of Trustees on Thursday with a list of expected projects for 2020, including new business developments and infrastructure work that will...

Skokie/Morton Grove District 69 to launch equity work group

December 23, 2019 at 10:54 p.m.

The Skokie/Morton Grove District 69 Board of Education introduced plans Dec. 16 to launch an equity work group. The group, which will be comprised of district staff, families, board member...

Evanston/Skokie District 65 hires new superintendent

December 18, 2019 at 3:25 p.m.

Evanston/Skokie District 65's Board of Education unanimously approved a contract for a new superintendent Monday after a search that began in mid-summer and included more than 30 candidates. The board...

Evanston Township High School in Evanston.

Evanston Township H.S. tracking attendance, academic measures as part of student well-being

December 17, 2019 at 10:32 p.m.

When Evanston Township High School established official goals for students' physical and mental well-being in 2016, Superintendent Eric Witherspoon said they were aimed at recognizing how "relationships are a prerequisite...

Oakton Community College in Des Plaines.

Oakton Community College to explore adding a campus in Evanston

December 10, 2019 at 11:10 p.m.

An Oakton Community College official announced at Monday's Evanston Township High School board meeting that the school is exploring an expansion into Evanston, including the possibility of opening a physical...

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