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Viewpoint: D65 needs to work for families
Friday, February 26, 2010, at 1:56 pm by Rhonda PresentI've been saying it for years: District 65 hasn't caught up with the needs of today's working families. From a calendar with still too many holidays and early releases to the latest registration debacle that left parents in line for hours trying to nab a coveted kindergarten spot for their little ones, it's clear that something has got to change.
Viewpoint: Chamber backs city budget cuts
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 1:47 pm by Jonathan PermanThe Evanston Chamber of Commerce endorses the basic principles of the proposed 2010-11 City of Evanston budget.
As business owners, we understand first-hand the difficult financial decisions that confront the City Council. We have had to make these same types of decisions in the last year which have resulted in layoffs, cutbacks, and other serious measures.
The telephone is ringing
Saturday, January 30, 2010, at 2:47 pm by Michele HaysNo good deed goes unpunished: as layman who actively participates in government, my home phone number (and occasionally my cell phone) is apparently on the radar of nearly every local campaign. I had no less than five political calls yesterday - most in the space of two hours - three of them robo-calls, and two from call centers whose caller ID showed the name of the candidate they r
Notebook: The cost of television
Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 10:48 am by Bill SmithIn the debate over taxpayer funding for the Evanston Community Media Center, defenders of the status quo have argued that citizens will be denied the opportunity to make television if the funding is cut.
A new year for school calendars
Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at 2:30 pm by Rhonda PresentWell, another winter break is over and just as District 65 students were settling back into class, they were dismissed early today so teachers could participate in professional development training.
Eamon Kelly for State Representative
Monday, January 4, 2010, at 8:22 pm by Tim AngellI’m voting for Eamon Kelly for 18th District State Representative for one simple reason: he impressed me with his vision, his passion, his knowledge, and his love for our community when I met him last summer.
What to do about the branch libraries?
Friday, January 1, 2010, at 7:26 pm by John ZbeskoLike the NU Wildcats coming back against the Auburn Tigers, Evanston's branch libraries have survived numerous budgets. But ultimately, the Wildcats lost and the branches most likely will fall to the current budget crisis. Emails are flying back and forth with requests for volunteers and arguments about the valuable services the branches give to our community.
Viewpoint: Keep the branch libraries open
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at 12:29 pm by Lori KeenanAs Evanston once again finds ourselves at budget time considering the closing of the branch libraries, I feel like I've somehow wandered on to the set of Saturday Night Live's REALLY?! skit with Seth Rogen and Amy Poehler.
Is it Christmas Time In The City?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at 7:33 pm by John BrinkmannFrom Evanston Downtown site....
"Annual Evanston Holiday Tree Lighting!'---Public Event---Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 At 05:30 PM---Location: Fountain Square
All are welcome to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with the annual Evanston Holiday Tree Lighting in Fountain Square."
Hands Across Howard Halloween Watch Patrol
Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at 8:22 pm by Michele HaysPlans are well underway to make sure Brummel Park in Southeast Evanston and Northeast Rogers Park have a safe Halloween.
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