February 2006 - Evanston Now

Government

City property tax to rise 2.92 percent

Evanston's City Council made some last minute nips and tucks in the new city budget Monday night before approving it unanimously. 198

By Bill Smith on February 28, 2006 - 1:09 pm

Mugger slashes jogger on Sheridan Road

Evanston Police report a man with a box cutter grabbed a woman out jogging on Sheridan Road south of Main Street Saturday morning. As she broke free, the man cut

By Bill Smith on February 28, 2006 - 12:03 pm

Education

All quiet on the intelligent design front

Teachers in Evanston schools tell the Daily Northwestern they've faced no demands that schools here teach intelligent design, the hot concept among those who reject the theory of evolution. 195

By News Watch on February 28, 2006 - 11:48 am

Real Estate

Church Street Village debate delayed

The City Council's Planning & Development Committee has delayed its review of the proposal to build 41 townhouses on the former Hines Lumber site at 1613 Church St. The discussion,

By Bill Smith on February 27, 2006 - 6:11 pm

Government

Budget vote set for council tonight

Evanston's aldermen are facing a deadline. They have to approve the city's 2006-07 budget before March 1. So, the proposal -- which includes a 3 percent hike in real estate

By Bill Smith on February 27, 2006 - 1:23 pm

Real Estate

Sherman Plaza moves toward completion

Construction on the new Sherman Plaza multi-use project is moving toward scheduled completion this summer. All but a few condos are sold, and residents are expected to start moving in

By Bill Smith on February 27, 2006 - 1:17 pm

Real Estate

Evanston property sales slump may be ending

Property sales in Evanston lagged year-ago levels for the last four months of 2005, but perked up again in January. City real estate transfer tax receipts for the last eleven

By Bill Smith on February 24, 2006 - 11:26 pm

Real Estate

Aldermen to review Church Street Village project

Evanston aldermen are scheduled to review the proposed Church Street Village townhouse project when they meet as the Planning and Development Committee Monday night. Revised drawing of the Church Street

By Bill Smith on February 24, 2006 - 3:47 pm

Business

Evanston celebrates Mardi Gras

At was chilly Thursday, not fat Tuesday, but some Evanston residents, including Mayor Lorraine Morton, marched around downtown to celebrate Mardi Gras last night. The Daily Northwestern reports that this

By News Watch on February 24, 2006 - 12:44 pm

Government

Aldermen vote to slice size of property tax boost

Evanston aldermen voted Wednesday night to reduce the size of this year's property tax increase by dipping into the city's cash reserves. Details from the Daily Northwestern.

By News Watch on February 23, 2006 - 12:15 pm

Cops ask help in spotting hit-and-run Hummer

Evanston Police Wednesday asked for the public's help in identifying a Yellow Hummer that was involved in a hit-and-run accident last week that left a Northwestern student hospitalized with serious

By Bill Smith on February 23, 2006 - 12:07 pm

Power failure hits portions of downtown, campus

A power failure hit portions of downtown Evanston and the Northwestern University campus Wednesday afternoon. Details from the Daily Northwestern.

By News Watch on February 23, 2006 - 11:59 am

Education

It’s unanimous for new superintendent at ETHS

The District 202 school board announced today that its members reached "an informal, unanimous consensus" at an executive session of the board Tuesday night to name Eric Witherspoon the new

By Bill Smith on February 23, 2006 - 1:54 am

Education

Consultant offers 14 ideas for middle school improvement

A consultant hired by the District 65 board Tuesday night gave the board 14 suggestions for improving the district's middle schools. Details from the

By News Watch on February 22, 2006 - 12:58 pm

Education

Parents concerned about Oakton School’s future

Oakton School parents will meet Thursday night to discuss proposals to create an African-centered curriculum at the school. Some parents fear the new curriculum would end the Oakton's role as

By News Watch on February 22, 2006 - 12:42 pm

Education

ETHS board expected to confirm hiring of new chief

The Evanston Township High School board holds an executive session tonight at which it's expected to confirm its decision to hire Des Moines School Superintendent Eric Witherspoon to be ETHS's

By News Watch on February 21, 2006 - 3:13 pm

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