Real Estate
Schakowsky backs more federal funds for housing here
Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 4:55 pm by Bill Smith
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston defended government spending on housing programs this afternoon on a tour of the proposed site of a federally-funded low-income housing development in the city.
City lets tax bill slide for tree lover
Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 12:17 pm by Bill SmithThe City of Evanston reportedly has agreed -- for now -- to let the owners of a condo get away with not paying a special assessment for alley paving even though the owners lost a court case at the center of the dispute.
Congresswoman to tour housing project site
Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 9:39 am by Bill SmithU.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston is scheduled this afternoon to tour the proposed site of a new low-income housing development that's the subject of a $2.5 million federal grant request submitted by the city last week.
City seeks grant for low income housing
Friday, August 27, 2010, at 2:45 pm by Bill SmithThe City of Evanston is seeking a $2.5 million federal planning grant to help build a 67-unit low income housing development on the city's west side.
Son sues dad's estate over condo project
Friday, August 20, 2010, at 3:00 pm by Bill SmithA fight between a father and son developer team who failed to complete the Main Street Station condo project on Chicago Avenue in Evanston has moved into the courts.
Fundamentals of Estate Planning
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 2:14 pm by Evanston LibraryJeff Nathanson of The Heartland Group, Jacob Ehrensaft, an estate planning attorney, will present important information about the estate planning process. Registration is requested.
This event will take place in the Community Meeting Room (First Floor). Register online at www.epl.org/calendar.
Stage Your Home to Sell!
Thursday, August 12, 2010, at 9:11 pm by Ellen CollarThinking of Selling Your Home? Learn How to Make Your House Stand Out!
Seminar for home buyers
Friday, July 30, 2010, at 2:23 pm by Bill SmithThe Coldwell Banker Rescue Team, PHH Home Loans and The Homeowners Club of America present in support of the Evanston Neighborhood Stabilization Project a “Qualify to Buy” Seminar at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at BooCoo, 1823 Church St. in Evanston.
Wasps do battle with cicadas
Friday, July 30, 2010, at 12:00 pm by Bill Smith
Evanston Now reader Anna Renee Ross this morning sent in a photo of one of the odd phenomenons of summer in the city -- the appearance of the burrows of Cicada Killer Wasps along the edge of lots where grass meets the city sidewalk.
Downtown holding its own on retail shops
Friday, July 30, 2010, at 10:47 am by Bill SmithDespite the slow economy, Downtown Evanston has at least held its own as retail businesses have opened and closed during the first half of the year.
That was the report to the city's Economic Development Committee this week from Carolyn Dellutri, executive director of the Downtown Evanston marketing organization.
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