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Today in EvanstonMon., Nov. 2
The forecast is on its wayIt updates every half hour.
- Sunrise 6:25 a.m.
- Sunset 4:43 p.m.
Things to do
9,191 events in Evanston this week, from the Evanston events calendar.
- Food & DrinkBikes, Bites, and Brews: Chicago's Signature Dishes Bike Tour$88.95+Details
- Food & DrinkChicago Loop Secret Food Tour$68+Details
- Food & DrinkChicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour$9.94+FamilyDetails
- Arts & CultureWALKIN' WITH COLIN! Chicago : History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy$33+Details
- Carole Feuerman's Monuments of Stillness along Magnificent MileFreeDetails
- Food & DrinkFulton Market Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour$70Details
- Food & DrinkUnderground Donut Tour - Chicago's First Donut Tour$57.95+Details
- ComedyThe 11pm Show$8Details
- MusicCharlie's LIVE! (Open Mic/Open Stage Show)FreeDetails
- Classes & TalksEspresso at Home- Chicago$200Details
- Festivals & HolidaysBilingual Music & Movement for Littles - Little Parade$25Details
- OutdoorsWildlife ConnectionsFreeFamilyDetails
- Business & NetworkingGod Is My Boss: Launching a profitable business as a Woman of FaithFreeDetails
- CommunityMinecraft ClubFreeFamilyDetails
- Classes & TalksHoliday on Broadway$800FamilyDetails
- Theater & DanceLittle Shop of Horrors$70+Details
- Classes & TalksMusic Moves Chicago Presents: West Side FireFliesFreeDetails
- Arts & CultureTeen Anime NightFreeFamilyDetails
- Food & DrinkMuseica's BYOB Sip & Paint - Paint Your Panama Hat!$49.87Details
- Family & KidsYouth Baking Club$10+FamilyDetails
- NightlifeBingo Social - Pinstripes, Northbrook, ILFreeDetails
- Food & DrinkDate Night: Tagliatelle with Fall Ragu$127.38Details
- Classes & TalksMusic Moves Chicago Presents: West African Dance ClassFreeDetails
- Theater & DanceCabaret Connexion: Oh La La! followed by open Jam Session, Feat. Special Guests$40Details
- ComedyOpen Mic 038FreeDetails
- CommunityFoodies + New Friends: Schaumburg | Dinner with Strangers$14.64Details
- MusicA Night of Lester, Nat & Buddy Live at JRAC$15Details
- Food & DrinkLA Young's Phyllis Hyman Tribute$42Details
- MusicStrings Concerto CompetitionFreeDetails
- Arts & CultureFree Virtual Book Club: Enlightenment for Rebels by Rob BrezsnyFreeFamilyDetails
- MusicChicago Cellar Boys$10Details
- MusicWine Lips w/ Flesh Panthers$24.72Details
- MusicRelax Attack: The Whistler JamFreeDetails
- Festivals & HolidaysHaunted Chicago Ghost and Pub Walking Tour$35.82+Details
- Food & DrinkChicago Pizza Tour$74.95+FamilyDetails
- Health & WellnessColleen's Weekend Class$58Details
- Festivals & HolidaysLombard Christmas MartFreeDetails
- Theater & DanceCarmela Full of Wishes at Chicago Children's Theatre$0+FamilyDetails
- Festivals & Holidays2026 Chicago Toy & Game Fair Tickets$0+FamilyDetails
- Festivals & HolidaysTree Lighting & Cultural Festival at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry$17Details
- Arts & CultureCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - FREE Holiday MovieFreeDetails
- Family & KidsBen Tatar & the Tatar Tots Family Concert (all ages w/adult)FreeFamilyDetails
- Arts & CultureFive Bands Brotherhood Forum Series: The Inner Life of a ManFreeDetails
- Food & DrinkHands On Beer Brewing for Two$149Details
- Food & DrinkSingles Brunch and Arcade Games at Marz Brewing 21-35 November - Chicago$25Details
- Food & DrinkThe Chinatown Adventure Food Tour$99Details
- Food & DrinkYes, Chef! Chicago: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour$139Details
- Arts & CultureBlack Harvest Film Festival: Space Is the Place$11.50+Details
- Festivals & HolidaysGaanMela Festival !!! Day 2 – SaturdayFreeDetails
- MusicChicago Asian American Jazz Festival Night 2 w/ Kenji Lee + Stephen Paul Duo, Miminari Trio$20Details
- Festivals & HolidaysJenny Scheinman$25Details
- Festivals & HolidaysJRC ArtsFest, in Collaboration with B’tzalel Arts & Music FestivalFreeDetails
- Family & KidsNew and Expecting Parent Fair (at Bernard Weinger JCC)FreeFamilyDetails
- CommunityFestival of Friends$90FamilyDetails
- Food & DrinkHorizon Handmade Holiday Market at Black Horizon BrewingFreeFamilyDetails
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Around Evanston
From La Raza, Chicago Patch and 6 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.
La Raza34 minutes ago
Voces Abiertas: Homenaje a Dolores Huerta, un análisis sobre la pelea del Canelo y el voto latino en Illinois, on La Raza‘Voces Abiertas con Jesús Del Toro’ es la conversación donde la comunidad latina entiende lo que pasa, lo que importa y lo que viene
Chicago Patch40 minutes ago
Cook County K-9 Mourned After Sudden Death: 'Your Watch Is Over', on Chicago PatchK-9 Chester was six years old and had worked with his human partner for five years, the agency said.
FOX6 News Milwaukee43 minutes ago
Lincoln Avenue school fire, demolition bidding contract challenged, on FOX6 News MilwaukeeA Milwaukee contractor says Milwaukee Public Schools is not being transparent about the bidding process for the demolition of one of its schools. Fire destroyed the Lincoln Avenue School in June.
GazetteXtra46 minutes ago
UIC blows out Saint Francis (IL) 96-47 behind Mekhi Lowery's 20 points, on GazetteXtraMekhi Lowery scores 20 points in his opener as UIC defeats Saint Francis (IL) 96-47 Monday. Lowery also adds seven rebounds and four steals for the Flames. Rashund Washington Jr.
ABC7 Chicago47 minutes ago
2 hospitalized after Marquette Park crash involving Chicago police, officials say, on ABC7 ChicagoTwo people were hospitalized after a crash involving Chicago police on the city's Southwest Side on Monday evening, officials said.
Daily Herald58 minutes ago
High school scores for Nov. 2, on Daily HeraldMonday, Nov 2 Boys soccer IHSA Supersectionals Class 3A At Conant Supersectional (5) Evanston 4, (4) Addison Trail 0 At Lyons Supersectional (1) Lockport 1, (1) Lyons 1 (...
WGN-TV1 hour ago
Woman details South Side confrontation involving Chicago firefighter that left man unconscious, on WGN-TVA heated confrontation on Chicago’s South Side late Sunday afternoon was captured on video, showing a Chicago firefighter striking a shirtless man with a Halligan tool as the situation escalated. WGN's Andrea Medina has the full story.
ABC7 Chicago1 hour ago
LIVE Updates for midterm Election Day 2026 in Chicago area, on ABC7 ChicagoIt's almost Election Day in the Chicago area. Get live updates from ABC7.
Oak Lawn Patch1 hour ago
Incumbent Tom Dart Again Faces Libertarian Challenger Brad Sandefur In 2026 Cook County Sheriff's Race, on Oak Lawn PatchIncumbent Tom Dart (D) seeks his sixth term as Cook County Sheriff, while Libertarian Brad Sandefur wants to be the new sheriff to town.
WGN-TV1 hour ago
Woman details South Side confrontation involving Chicago firefighter that left man unconscious, on WGN-TVA heated confrontation on Chicago’s South Side late Sunday afternoon was captured on video, showing a Chicago firefighter striking a shirtless man with a Halligan tool as the situation escalated.
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