June 2006 - Evanston Now

Education

NU football coach dies at age 52

Northwestern University football coach Randy Walker died Thursday night of an apparent heart attack. Details from WBBM-TV and the Chicago Tribune.

By News Watch on June 30, 2006 - 11:11 am

Business

Busted bus snarls traffic on Ridge

A CTA bus broke down as it was turning from Davis Street onto Ridge Avenue around 2 o'clock this afternoon, snarling both southbound traffic lanes on Ridge. Evanston police arrived

By Bill Smith on June 29, 2006 - 10:12 pm

Government

Condos on Central up for review next month

A plan to build a five-story, 55-unit condominium project on the site of the shuttered Evanston Theaters goes before the Plan Commission on July 12. A preview from the Evanston

By News Watch on June 29, 2006 - 12:43 pm

Evanston man accused of abusing teen

Police say a 28-year-old Evanston man is facing criminal sexual abuse charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a Wilmette girl he first met when he was her camp

By News Watch on June 29, 2006 - 11:23 am

Government

Doubling downtown landmarks eyed

Evanston Preservation Commission members walked by about 150 downtown buildings over the past few weeks and have identified as many as 23 they'd like to consider adding to the 29

By Bill Smith on June 28, 2006 - 1:22 pm

Government

Ethics board splits on Wollin alley vote

Evanston's Board of Ethics has issued a written opinion reporting that board members split 2 to 2 on the question of whether Alderman Cheryl Wollin, 1st Ward, violated the city

By Bill Smith on June 28, 2006 - 10:33 am

Business

Osco closing; neighbors hope for Trader Joe’s

The Osco Drug store at Asbury Avenue and Oakton Street is slated to close in mid-July in the wake of the breakup this year of Jewel-Osco owner Albertsons which saw

By Bill Smith on June 28, 2006 - 1:53 am

Government

Pajamas at the plaza

The City Council Monday gave preliminary approval to plans for Cereality, a carryout restaurant in the new Sherman Plaza development that features employees in pajamas serving breakfast cereal all day

By Bill Smith on June 27, 2006 - 11:57 am

Government

Carroll Place inches toward decision

The City Council introduced an ordinance to approve the 18-story Carroll Place condo development in Research Park Monday, but referred it back to committee for further discussion. The project continued

By Bill Smith on June 27, 2006 - 6:54 am

Business

City hires planners for Mayfair corridor

The City Council Monday voted to hire consultants to develop master planning, zoning and design guidelines for redeveloping the industrial area along the former Mayfair railroad right of way on

By Bill Smith on June 27, 2006 - 5:59 am

Government

Council gets Kendall development plan

The long-running debate over what to do with the former Kendall College block in northeast Evanston moves to the City Council tonight. Smithfield Properties is seeking approval to build 16

By Bill Smith on June 26, 2006 - 1:12 pm

Government

Aldermen take up Carroll Place project

Developer Robert King will seek approval from Evanston aldermen tonight to build an 18-story, 165-unit condominium project at 1881 Oak Ave. Two weeks ago the aldermen voted unanimously to reject

By Bill Smith on June 26, 2006 - 12:20 pm

Fountain Square arts fest underway

The art browsers are out in force this weekend for the Fountain Square Arts Festival downtown. There's also musical entertainment and a variety of opportunities for open-air dining. The festival

By Bill Smith on June 24, 2006 - 4:29 pm

Business

City lawyer: NU secret land buys OK

City Corporation Counsel Jack Siegel has concluded Northwestern University is correct in its contention that it's not required to disclose its property acquisitions to the city in advance. Despite that,

By Bill Smith on June 23, 2006 - 4:58 am

Education

NU plans major new parking garage

Northwestern University plans to build a parking garage for up to 1,500 cars on a parking lot just west of the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion and Norris Aquatic Center complex

By Bill Smith on June 23, 2006 - 4:34 am

Police seek motive in shooting

Evanston police are looking for a motive and a suspect in the shooting of an 18-year-old man on the 1400 block of Fowler Avenue this week. Details from the Evanston

By News Watch on June 22, 2006 - 12:55 pm

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