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Alderman: Evanston faces invasion by churches
Oct 26 2010 - 10:16am  |  Bill Smith

The Evanston City Council Monday voted to move ahead with an ordinance restricting the establishment of churches in business and commercial districts after an alderman said the city may face an invasion of storefront churches from Chicago.

Chicken measure sent to committee
Oct 26 2010 - 10:00am  |  Bill Smith

A plan to "spread the wealth" of chicken coops around Evanston was carted off to the Human Services Committee Monday night after its sponsor said it should have gone there in the first place.

High wind alert for city
Oct 26 2010 - 9:45am  |  City of Evanston

High winds are expected to buffet Evanston at least through this evening. Wind speeds will range from 35 to 60 mph with gusts even greater. In response the city is setting priorities for handling reports of downed trees.

Ticket collectors get contract renewal
Oct 26 2010 - 6:44am  |  Bill Smith

Evanston aldermen voted Monday to extend the city's contract with Citation Management, the company that processes parking ticket payments for the city and tells city crews what cars to boot.

Recap: City Council
Oct 25 2010 - 8:00pm  |  Bill Smith

Here's a recap of our live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council meeting.

City vehicle stickers go on sale Nov. 1
Oct 25 2010 - 7:58pm  |  City of Evanston

Vehicle stickers for 2011 will be available for purchase at the city revenue office starting next Monday.

City ordinance requires owners of all vehicles registered to an Evanston address to pay an annual wheel tax and properly display a valid city vehicle sticker.

Recap: Planning and Development Committee
Oct 25 2010 - 7:15pm  |  Bill Smith

Here's a recap our live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council Planning and Development Committee meeting.

Suspect charged in two crimes minutes apart
Oct 25 2010 - 6:05pm  |  Bill Smith

Evanston police have arrested a man for an attempted robbery and a retail theft just minutes and blocks apart on Howard Street Friday afternoon.

Recap: Administration and Public Works Committee
Oct 25 2010 - 5:39pm  |  Bill Smith

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council Administration and Public Works Committee meeting.

Church Street Plaza wins new financing
Oct 25 2010 - 4:15pm  |  Bill Smith

The owners of Evanston's Church Street Plaza have refinanced the retail center with a new loan slightly larger than the one it replaces.

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