What’s weird about how Fox News has framed this story (and other outlets that have picked it up) is they make it sound like this lawsuit was recently filed, when it’s been ongoing for nearly 2 years.

Update: Skokie Village Board members voted to adopt the ordinance 5-1

The Skokie Village Board will vote later tonight on new regulations for vacation rentals, as Evanston will consider its own limits on short-term rentals later this month. A breakdown on how both plans compare here (gift article): evanstonnow.com/skokie-consi...

A community engagement process to help determine what to do with vacant city-owned land at Emerson & Jackson should begin “no later than April, most likely March”, according to Evanston Ald. Bobby Burns. evanstonnow.com/spring-start...

The Housing and Community Development Committee will consider a proposal tonight that seeks to pilot a program that would provide up to $5k in property tax relief for long-time Evanston homeowners, those who've owned their house for 15 straight years or more. (1/3) evanstonnow.com/hcdc-to-cons...

If you operate an Airbnb in Evanston, I'd like to hear your thoughts on the proposed rules. Contact me at 224-307-6253 or [email protected].

The Evanston City Council voted Monday to move forward with an ordinance that would put new limits on vacation rentals. If approved, it would cap short-term rentals to 144 units (based on a ratio of 1 short-term rental for every 100 long-term units). Final passage could happen later this month.

JUST IN: President Trump said his administration is moving to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes in a bid to reduce home prices reut.rs/4ps3cmC

🚨 SCOOP – Rep. Jan Schakowsky is planning to endorse Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss as her successor in #IL09, sources tell me. The announcement is expected this week, possibly as soon as Wednesday evanstonnow.com/schakowsky-w...

In non-political Evanston news, a new late-night jazz club/cocktail bar is planned for downtown Evanston I spoke with the owner who hopes to open Local Note Jazz Club by mid-year evanstonnow.com/jazz-club-co...

As Northwestern began its winter quarter on Monday, students and staff were welcomed with the opening of a new gastropub-inspired restaurant that’ll serve Evanston residents as well. evanstonnow.com/new-lakefron...

BREAKING: Bruce Leon is suspending his campaign in #IL09 he tells me this evening

Exclusive: AIPAC getting very involved in #IL09, viewing the race as one of the most important races nationwide and the potential lead domino for the Democrats' 2026 midterms But to win, AIPAC is first trying to get Bruce Leon to drop out

NEW: Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who is running for Congress, confronted Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino today:

ICE/border patrol is back in Evanston this morning, per Mayor Daniel Biss CBP Chief Gregory Bovino was spotted yesterday in Cicero, per @blockclubchi.bsky.social and other reports

Evanston home prices grew nearly 4% within the last 12 months, compared to the previous year, according to data released this week by Zillow. However, other neighboring towns (Skokie, Wilmette, Highland Park) are seeing faster growth in home values. evanstonnow.com/evanston-hom...

As I enter my third week in this role, just wanted to share I’ve been reporting for Evanston Now, learning more about housing issues and Northwestern University. Got tips, comments, questions or concerns? DM me, email me at [email protected] or call/text me at (224) 307-6253.