Wellness
Health center would need to serve more than Evanston
Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 9:50 am by Bill SmithCounty Commissioner Larry Suffredin says plans by Evanston city officials to set up a Federally Qualified Health Center in Evanston have hit a bit of a roadblock: There aren't enough needy people in Evanston to meet rules for establishing such a facility.
Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found here
Monday, July 26, 2010, at 2:16 pm by City of EvanstonThe North Shore Mosquito Abatement District says a pool of mosquitoes from Evanston has tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first such test result in the city this year.
There have been 28 positive test results statewide so far this year with no human cases reported.
Schakowsky backs public option health bill
Thursday, July 22, 2010, at 7:15 pm by Bill SmithU.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston today announced introduction of H.R. 5808, the Public Option Act.
The bill, introduced with 128 original co-sponsors, would establish a public health insurance option that would compete with private insurers in the Health Insurance Exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act, Schakowsky said in a news release.
Second Annual McGaw YMCA Youth Triathlon
Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at 4:12 pm by Juliet GarrardFamilies from across the North Shore will head to Northwestern University’s Evanston campus at the crack of dawn to see over 175 young athletes swim, bike, and run in the McGaw YMCA youth triathlon.
Bill targets harmful chemicals in cosmetics
Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at 12:14 pm by Bill SmithU.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston is among the sponsors of legislation introduced today that she says will close major loopholes in federal law that allow companies to use virtually any ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products—even chemicals that are known to damage human health and the environment.
Aldermen debate rec program costs
Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at 7:44 am by Bill SmithEvanston aldermen Monday debated the size of the taxpayer subsidy involved in running the city's youth recreation programs.
During a program review, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Doug Gaynor said that the recreation programs cost the city $7.6 million a year while bringing in nearly $3.8 million in revenue, mostly from registration fees.
City to consider more outdoor events
Monday, July 19, 2010, at 7:28 am by Bill SmithIn the midst of the summer event season, Evanston aldermen tonight will consider whether the town needs more outdoor special events.
The City Council holds a special meeting at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center to review its policies, which now limit the number of events held on the lakefront to a dozen and limit the number of vendors at lakefront festivals.
Rotary chief tells why group picked Evanston
Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 4:28 pm by Charles BartlingThe new president of Rotary International told local Rotarians this morning that he's dug into the group's archives to learn why it ended up with its world headquarters here in Evanston.
Downtown market sows seeds of community
Friday, July 9, 2010, at 8:11 am by Naomi Daugherty
Evanston’s downtown farmers market is known for bringing fresh produce to the public, but it also provides customers with an experience money can't buy.
(See more farmers market pictures from photographer Matthew English in the photo gallery.)
At last Saturday’s weekly session of the 35-year-old market, Jarrett Dapier said that he comes “to spend time with the family, and be in the community setting.”
Summer health seminar series planned for seniors
Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 7:59 pm by City of EvanstonThe City of Evanston is sponsoring a free series of health seminars this summer for older adults who want to learn to thrive, not simply survive, with chronic health conditions.
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