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City HallEvanston councilmembers push for budget changes as the 8.9% levy hike nears a voteIf you pay property taxes here, the 2027 budget is moving fast. At a special meeting Monday night, the council held a "Truth in Taxation" hearing on a proposed 8.9% hike in the city and library property tax levies, well over the 5% threshold that triggers one. Several councilmembers said the plan looks the same as the one City Manager Luke Stowe released Oct. 6.Today’s editionRead ChicagoShedd Aquarium says two rescued belugas had long-term nutritional problems before they diedShedd Aquarium released necropsy findings Monday on Osiris and Caspian, two of the 10 belugas moved from Marineland in Canada this summer. Both had depleted fat reserves and abnormal organs, consistent with long-term nutritional and caloric deficiencies. The aquarium said neither necropsy found a single, definitive cause of death.Today’s editionRead

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From NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and 14 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. NBC 5 Chicago8 minutes ago

    Here are the latest results for the Cook County ‘Millionaire Tax' referendum

    Cook County voters are weighing in on whether the state should impose a 'Millionaire Tax,' and here are the latest results.

  2. NBC 5 Chicago21 minutes ago

    Alexi Giannoulias wins reelection as Illinois Secretary of State, NBC News projects

    Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will win reelection to his office, NBC News is projecting

    Also reported byTelemundo Chicago

  3. Telemundo Chicago24 minutes ago

    Tres candidatos compiten por la presidencia de la Junta de Educación de Chicago

    Jessica Biggs, Hilario Domínguez y Victor Henderson buscan dirigir la Junta de Educación de Chicago, mientras el distrito enfrenta un déficit presupuestario de más de $732 millones.

  4. Block Club Chicago24 minutes ago

    Patty Garcia Wins 4th Congressional District Race, Succeeding ‘Chuy’ Garcia

    Patty Garcia was the preferred successor to the retiring congressman, who dropped his reelection bid, paving the way for her to lead the majority-Latino district.

    Also reported byFOX 32 ChicagoABC7 Chicago

  5. NBC 5 Chicago30 minutes ago

    Chicago election results: See how city voted on referendum questions

    Chicago voters faced numerous ballot questions, including two from Chicago Public Schools.

  6. NBC 5 Chicago36 minutes ago

    Meet Illinois' 6 newly-elected members of Congress, and what they stand for

    Illinois will send a whopping six freshman members to Congress, and we have a look at who they are, and what they stand for

  7. NBC 5 Chicago39 minutes ago

    Metra will soon unveil a new alert system for riders, but some may need to make a change to see them

    Metra is launching a new alert system Thursday that will allow customers to receive real-time train information by email or text.

  8. FOX 32 Chicago45 minutes ago

    Chicago weather: Temperatures will turn much cooler by the weekend

    Scattered rain showers will continue tonight and into Wednesday as a cold front moves through the area. Temperatures will remain on the warm side tonight with lows ranging from the upper 50s to low 60s. Chicago's average low temperature for this time of November is in the upper 30s!

  9. NBC 5 Chicago47 minutes ago

    Live 2026 U.S. midterm election results in Illinois: House and Senate

    See live results as votes are tallied in the 2026 Illinois midterm election.

    Also reported byCBS ChicagoFOX 32 Chicago

  10. NBC 5 Chicago51 minutes ago

    Who won the Illinois governor's race? See live 2026 election results here

    Who won the Illinois governor's race? Here are the results.

  11. CBS Chicago53 minutes ago

    Julianna Stratton gives first remarks as projected winner in U.S. Illinois Senate race

    Stratton has had Pritzker's support and financial backing during her campaign. Her approach to affordability includes tighter regulations on some industries, along with efforts to raise the federal minimum wage and expand access to affordable health care.

  12. Block Club Chicago54 minutes ago

    Mike Quigley Wins Another Term Representing Illinois’ 5th District

    Quigley will return to Congress in January while seeking to unseat Mayor Brandon Johnson in February.

  13. NBC 5 Chicago57 minutes ago

    How Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made history in Tuesday's election

    Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will cruise to reelection in the state’s gubernatorial race, and he made some history along the way.

  14. WGN-TV1 hour ago

    Victor Henderson awaits voters' decision in historic CPS board president race

    For the first time ever, Chicagoans are voting to elect the president of the Chicago Board of Education. Victor Henderson is among the candidates patiently waiting to find out how the city voted. WGN's Jewell Hillery has the latest details.

  15. ABC7 Chicago1 hour ago

    Who will win Robin Kelly's 2nd Congressional District seat? 3 candidates await results

  16. ABC7 Chicago1 hour ago

    CTA service suspended downtown, North Side due to fire department activity, officials say

    CTA service has been suspended on multiple train lines downtown and on the North Side due to fire department activity, officials said.

  17. ABC7 Chicago1 hour ago

    3 candidates vying for Robin Kelly's 2nd Congressional District seat

    Who will win Robin Kelly's 2nd Congressional District seat? Voters will choose between three candidates.

  18. Telemundo Chicago1 hour ago

    Patty García sucederá a Jesús “Chuy” García en el distrito 4 de Illinois: NBC News

    Se prevé que la candidata demócrata Patty García gane la contienda a cuatro bandas en el 4.º distrito congresional de Illinois, según las proyecciones de NBC News.

  19. NBC 5 Chicago1 hour ago

    Chicago School Board president live election results

    How did Chicago voters choose their inaugural school board? See live Chicago School Board election results.

    Also reported byFOX 32 Chicago

  20. Block Club Chicago1 hour ago

    State Rep. La Shawn Ford Wins Race To Succeed Danny Davis In 7th Congressional District

    Ford will be the district’s first new leader in 30 years, replacing the retiring U.S. Rep. Danny Davis.

  21. NBC 5 Chicago1 hour ago

    Rep. Jonathan Jackson wins reelection over Christian Mitchell, NBC News projects

    Incumbent Rep. Jonathan Jackson will be reelected to a third term in Congress, NBC News is projecting

  22. The Daily Northwestern1 hour ago

    Biss projected to win Illinois’ 9th Congressional District race Daniel Biss projected to win IL-09 congressional race

    This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Nov. 3 at 8:03 p.m. Former Mayor Daniel Biss will represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, marking the district’s first leadership change since U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) won the seat in 1999. As...

  23. Shaw Local1 hour ago

    Jackson easily wins reelection in 1st Congressional race

    The 1st Congressional District reaches from Chicago into eastern and southern Will County and to northern Kankakee County.

  24. NBC 5 Chicago1 hour ago

    Former Rep. Melissa Bean wins Illinois' 8th District, NBC News projects

    Former Rep. Melissa Bean is expected to return to Congress 16 years after she was defeated in a bid to remain in the House, NBC News is projecting

  25. FOX 32 Chicago1 hour ago

    Governor JB Pritzker speaks after winning re-election

    After winning his third re-election as Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker gives speech sharing why he loves Illinois and all the things that make Illinois great.

  26. Crain's Chicago Business1 hour ago

    Antonio Gracias’ Valor raises $3.3B for its flagship fund

    The Chicago venture capital firm that’s long-been allied with Elon Musk seeks to build on its success as an early backer of SpaceX.

  27. Telemundo Chicago1 hour ago

    Huelga de trabajadores de estacionamientos en Chicago podría afectar aeropuertos y hospitales

  28. Arlington Heights Patch2 hours ago

    District 214's $295M School Bond Referendum: Election Results

    Voters decided whether to authorize borrowing for safety, infrastructure and instructional improvements across seven campuses.

  29. ABC7 Chicago2 hours ago

    2026 midterms: Daniel Biss, John Elleson competing for Illinois 9th Congressional District seat

    Two candidates for Illinois' 9th Congressional District are in a race that will fill an open seat for the first time in more than two decades.

    Also reported byEvanston Patch

  30. WGN Radio2 hours ago

    Newsroom Sound Check: 11/03/26

  31. FOX 32 Chicago2 hours ago

    Rod Blagojevich reacts to JB Pritzker’s victory: ‘No surprise at all’

    Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joins FOX Chicago to react to Gov. JB Pritzker’s election victory and discuss the results of the Illinois governor’s race.

  32. CBS Chicago2 hours ago

    Stratton projected winner for U.S. Illinois Senate, replacing Durbin

    Stratton has become the second Black woman to represent Illinois in the Senate. She will replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

    Also reported byFOX 32 ChicagoWBEZ Chicago

  33. FOX 32 Chicago2 hours ago

    Illinois election results: Pritzker wins third term, Stratton wins U.S. Senate seat

    Illinois election results are in. Gov. JB Pritzker has won a third term, while Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin. Stay with FOX Chicago for more results, reaction and analysis.

    Also reported byTelemundo Chicago

  34. WGN-TV2 hours ago

    Chicago voters to decide first elected CPS school board president

    For the first time ever, Chicagoans are voting to elect the president of the Chicago Board of Education in what has been a historic and contentious campaign.

  35. NBC 5 Chicago2 hours ago

    Watch Live: 2026 Illinois Election Night coverage as results begin to pour in

    As election results begin to flow in after polls close in Illinois Tuesday, where can you find live coverage of decisions and declarations?

    Also reported byCapitol Fax.com

  36. WGN-TV2 hours ago

    Wednesday: Temperatures to dip nearly 10 degrees as cold front passes

    Expect a fourth straight day with little or no sunshine Wednesday across Chicagoland as a cold front passes through the area early in the day bringing showers and slowly falling temperatures.

  37. Crain's Chicago Business2 hours ago

    JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton declared winners

    Juliana Stratton becomes only the second Black woman to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, Pritzker returns for a third term.

  38. Shaw Local2 hours ago

    Here are DuPage and suburban Cook County’s November 2026 unofficial election results

    The polls have closed. Here are live November 2026 election results for DuPage and suburban Cook counties. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

  39. La Grange Patch2 hours ago

    Garcia Wins In Landslide In 4th Congressional District: Unofficial Results

    Patty Garcia was favored to win. Christopher Getty challenged her as an independent candidate.

  40. FOX 32 Chicago2 hours ago

    Election predictions and analysis with Bret Buganski

    FOX 32 reporter Bret Buganski takes a look at some key races in the U.S. that could decide which party controls Congress.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Evanston’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Election DayVoting today? Polls in Illinois are open from 6 a.m.

    Voting today? Polls in Illinois are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: ABC7 Chicago

  • Early votingCook County Clerk Monica Gordon said early voting numbers were 30% above 2022's as of her Monday interview with WGN Radio.

    Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon said early voting numbers were 30% above 2022's as of her Monday interview with WGN Radio.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WGN Radio

  • DeweyAbout 60 parents and family members gathered at Dewey Elementary Monday night for a District 65 meeting on the future of its two-way Spanish/English immersion program, and most walked out after less than an hour.

    About 60 parents and family members gathered at Dewey Elementary Monday night for a District 65 meeting on the future of its two-way Spanish/English immersion program, and most walked out after less than an hour. Administrators never got past the second slide of their presentation.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Evanston RoundTable

  • MarathonEvanston resident Sheena Lawrick finished the 50th anniversary New York City Marathon on Nov.

    Evanston resident Sheena Lawrick finished the 50th anniversary New York City Marathon on Nov. 1 in 4:43:17. She raised more than $22,000 for Memorial Sloan Kettering, where her son, Gus, was treated for retinoblastoma.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Evanston RoundTable

  • BearsThe Bears beat the Seahawks 34-17 Monday night in Seattle to improve to 6-2.

    The Bears beat the Seahawks 34-17 Monday night in Seattle to improve to 6-2. D'Andre Swift rushed for three touchdowns, giving him 10 this season and making him the first Bears running back with 10 or more since Raymont Harris in 1997. Next up is Tampa Bay on Sun., Nov. 8 at Soldier Field, WGN Radio reports.

    Around Illinois · Today’s editionSources: FOX Illinois, NBC 5 Chicago, WGN Radio

  • BlackhawksThe Blackhawks lost 5-2 to the Avalanche at the United Center Monday, falling to 4-10-1 after taking a 2-0 lead.

    The Blackhawks lost 5-2 to the Avalanche at the United Center Monday, falling to 4-10-1 after taking a 2-0 lead. Patrick Kane left in the second period with what coach Jeff Blashill called an upper-body injury, and he'll miss at least a couple of games. Chicago opens a three-game road trip Wednesday against the Florida Panthers.

    Around Illinois · Today’s editionSources: Chicago Hockey Now, Chicago Sun-Times, WGN Radio

  • NutcrackerThe Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker returns to the Lyric Opera House Dec.

    The Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker returns to the Lyric Opera House Dec. 4-27 with refreshed projections of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Designer Daniel Brodie has reimagined the visuals for the first time since the 2016 world premiere.

    Around Illinois · Today’s editionSource: Chicago Star Media