May 2006 - Evanston Now

Business

Plan Commission takes up Kendall, Optima Promenade tonight

The Evanston Plan Commission tonight continues hearings on two major planned development proposals. Up first, at 7 p.m., is a fifth hearing on the latest plan to redevelop the Kendall

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2006 - 7:32 pm

Government

Bee battle attracts columnist

The swarm of controversy in one Evanston neighborhood over a teenager's plan to install a beehive in his backyard has attracted the attention of Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass who

By News Watch on May 28, 2006 - 11:58 am

Business

Free parking at Sherman Plaza in June

The Sherman Plaza garage opens to the public June 1 with free parking for the first month. City officials say they hope the free parking offer will help residents and

By City of Evanston on May 27, 2006 - 1:45 am

Education

Body found floating in lake off NU campus

An Evanston Fire Department dive team recovered the body of a man found floating off Northwestern University's lakefill campus shortly before noon today. Details from the Daily Northwestern.

By News Watch on May 27, 2006 - 12:21 am

Education

Dillo Day organizers hope to keep it safe

Organizers of Northwestern University's Armadillo Day spring festival this weekend hope to keep the event safer, and reduce the annoyance level for local residents, by focusing the end-of-classes partying on

By News Watch on May 26, 2006 - 11:24 am

Education

Doubters still doubt after NU benefits study

Northwestern University's release last week of a study claiming it provides major economic benefits to Evanston doesn't seem to have changed many minds among those who are convinced the school

By News Watch on May 26, 2006 - 11:13 am

Restaurant fire damage estimated at $200,000

Fire officials say the blaze earlier this week at Cozy Noodles & Rice on Davis Street did an estimated $200,000 in damage. Details from the Daily Northwestern.

By News Watch on May 26, 2006 - 11:02 am

Government

Preservation award: A labor of love

2672 Orrington Ave. after restoration Among the 19 winners of the Evanston Preservation Awards announced this week is this bungalow at 2672 Orrington Ave. 508

By Bill Smith on May 25, 2006 - 10:46 pm

Education

ETHS board inks pact with new superintendent

The Evanston Township High School board gave final approval this week to its contract with Eric Witherspoon to be the school's new superintendent. Details of how much he'll make from

By News Watch on May 25, 2006 - 7:57 pm

Government

Moratorium kicks west side planning into high gear

The city is moving forward with efforts to get some planning done for the near west side before a 120-day building permit moratorium expires August 12. Dennis Marino, assistant director

By Bill Smith on May 25, 2006 - 1:10 pm

Business

Foundation awards $141,000 to local agencies

The Evanston Community Foundation will award grants to 22 local groups at a ceremony this afternoon. The Chicago Tribune reports the winning programs range from a soup kitchen that trains

By News Watch on May 25, 2006 - 11:14 am

Education

First students to graduate from two-way immersion program

The first District 65 students to spend all their elementary school years in the two-way immersion bilingual education program will graduate next month. The Daily Northwestern takes a look at

By News Watch on May 25, 2006 - 11:00 am

Education

Police chief takes job at ETHS

Evanston Police Chief Frank Kaminski reportedly will leave the department at the end of July to become safety director at Evanston Township High School. Details from the Daily Northwestern.

By News Watch on May 25, 2006 - 10:48 am

Business

Police beef up patrols for summer

Evanston aldermen have approved spending an extra $108,000 to beef up police patrols over the summer in neighborhoods that have experienced problems with unruly behavior by teenagers. Police Chief Frank

By Bill Smith on May 24, 2006 - 9:37 pm

Education

Aldermen revamp NU/City Committee

In a defeat for the Northwestern Neighbors community group, the City Council has adopted new rules setting term limits for city appointees to the Northwestern University/City Committee. The committee was

By Bill Smith on May 24, 2006 - 4:15 pm

Education

Board drops activity fee plan for fall

The Evanston Township High School board had decided to drop plans to require students to pay an activity fee this fall. Instead, the Daily Northwestern reports, the board will reconsider

By News Watch on May 24, 2006 - 12:15 pm

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