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Sophie Baker

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
6
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Sep 25, 2026
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Jul 21, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Sophie Baker

    City requests more details on data center proposal (opens the original)

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    This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Sept. 25 at 2:27 p.m. Following a preliminary review, city staff has determined that a proposed data center at 1265 Hartrey Ave. does not currently qualify under Evanston’s existing zoning regulations. They have now requested additional information from the applicant, according to a Friday news release from the city. The news release said the initial application, filed Sept. 16, was “limited” in na

  2. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · Sophie Baker

    Greenwood Care, Albany Care face scrutiny over quality of care (opens the original)

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    Content warning: This story contains mentions of death, substance use disorder and medical mistreatment. In August 2023, Sarah, whose nephew resided at Greenwood Care, received a tragic call from the Evanston residential mental health treatment facility. Her nephew, Carter, had died of a fentanyl overdose. Carter was 40 years old at the time and had been admitted to the facility in 2015 to receive treatment for schizophrenia. Sarah, who requested that both she and her family members go by pseudo

  3. Article · Aug 10, 2026 · Sophie Baker

    Year in Review: Evanston’s top stories from a consequential year (opens the original)

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    Evanston is a city defined by its civic engagement. Through spirited debates, community members spent the past year navigating major questions about the city’s future, ranging from its congressional representation and housing policy to the future of Evanston/Skokie School District 65. As you begin your time at Northwestern, here are five stories to help you learn more about the community you’ll soon call home. After Mayor Daniel Biss announced his candidacy for Illinois’ 9th Congressional Distri

  4. Article · Aug 5, 2026 · Sophie Baker

    City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza announces mayoral bid (opens the original)

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    City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza launched her campaign for mayor Wednesday morning, joining the crowded race to replace outgoing Mayor Daniel Biss. Mendoza, who has served as city clerk since 2021, wrote in a Wednesday news release that she is running for the office because she “believes in the power of Evanston.” “This community changed the course of my life,” Mendoza wrote. “The people of Evanston invested in me, believed in my potential, and opened doors that made my future possible. I want to en

  5. Article · Jul 30, 2026 · Sophie Baker

    Former Ald. Ann Rainey launches mayoral bid (opens the original)

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    Former Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) announced her campaign for Evanston’s 2027 mayoral special election during a launch event Tuesday evening. Rainey, who boasts a 34-year tenure on City Council, said she only intends to fill the seat until the next regular election in 2029. “We are entitled to a well-run city, and that’s what I’m going to make sure we have,” she said. “I will do a job that will hand over this city to the four-year mayor that is elected in 2029, (and) they will thank me profusely.” Rai

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