Evanston News

An Evanston man was charged Sunday after he allegedly picked up a woman in his cab Friday night, drove her to a secluded area and sexually assaulted her.

The owner of Bill's Blues Club said violations of the city's liquor code at his establishment were inadvertent and indicated he intends to stress the club's special niche at a Liquor Review Control Board hearing July 2 to look at a possible revocation of his club's license.

Thomas J. Roszak, a prolific Evanston developer now mired in debt and legal troubles, has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions as an individual and for some of his businesses.

What's a July Fourth celebration without fireworks? Many cities across the United States will find out Saturday.

Bill's Blues Club, 1029 Davis St., will be allowed to continue to operate after the owner paid back liquor taxes and agreed to monitor service to minors at a special Liquor Control Review Board hearing at the civic center Thursday afternoon.

Kate Mahoney hasn't wanted to frighten her substance-addicted clients with the news that her state funding for treatment has been slashed by 45 percent.

It was a snap for Mike Hart and longtime buddies Lee Kulman and Jim Driscoll to set up their seats for Saturday's Independence Day parade.

Kenilworth business owner Howard E. Scharf, president of the Travel 100 Group, has purchased 100 percent of the shares from his principal partners.

Some old standbys and a tribute to the late Allen "Bo" Price and his precision marching team figure to be among the highlights of Evanston's award-winning Independence Day activities Saturday.

Artist Robert Zatelli can spend hours hunched over a table at the downtown Evanston Starbucks, churning out his abstract swirls, circles and leaves while a coffee machine grinds beans in the background and a barista calls out drink orders.

As many as 30,000 different gene variations may underlie schizophrenia and bipolar disease, meaning any kind of quick test to predict either disease is a long way off, scientists said on Wednesday.

Seventeen vendors selling produce, baked goods, gourmet items, dog treats, flowers and crafts are lined up for this year's Glenview Farmers Market, which opens for the season Saturday.

Wolf 359 presents a new, full-length play by NYFA Fellow Michael Yates Crowley, directed by Michael Rau.

Emergency personnel rescued three people from Lake Michigan Sunday after their boat drifted away when they jumped in the water to rescue their dog Sunday night in north suburban Evanston.

Lifeguards rescued two people from Lake Michigan after their boat drifted away when they jumped in the water to rescue their dog Sunday night in north suburban Evanston.

Fire investigators suspect a faulty attic fan may have started a fire early Sunday in a two-story house on the 400 block of Maple Avenue.

Beaches in Chicago and Evanston remained closed Saturday, after Friday's severe storms prompted a swim ban.

Suggestions for things to do in Evanston, with comment from newsroom staffer Judy Brinkworth.

Evanston resident Cameron Davis occasionally hears from friends who suggest they take a canoe trip across Lake Michigan.

Journalist Roxana Saberi, released from prison in Iran last month, has been honored by Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.