April 2009 - Evanston Now

Business

Unlocked cars easy target for thieves

Residents of eight households in the Hillside neighborhood on Evanston's far northwest side learned Wednesday morning that it's not a good idea to leave your car unlocked. 4200

By Bill Smith on April 30, 2009 - 9:29 pm

Education

Chute School evacuated

Update 2:00 p.m. | Chute Middle School on Oakton Street in Evanston was evacuated about 11 o'clock this morning, but students have now been allowed to return to the building.

By Bill Smith on April 30, 2009 - 4:54 pm

Education

Policy clash over immigrant’s arrest

The arrest of an illegal immigrant by Northwestern University Police this week has drawn attention from all sides of the immigration debate, with activists, police and politicians voicing praise and

By Daily Northwestern on April 30, 2009 - 12:13 pm

Education

Math prof offers swine flu forecast

Large-scale computer simulations run by Northwestern University researchers show worst-case scenario projections of more than 100 swine flu cases in the Chicago area over the next four weeks. 4197

By Northwestern News on April 29, 2009 - 7:49 pm

Education

Schools offer swine flu advice

With nine probable swine flu cases now reported in Illinois, including one that led to the closing of an elementary school in Rogers Park, School District 65 officials in Evanston

By Bill Smith on April 29, 2009 - 7:37 pm

Business

Old computer roundup for ETHS softball

Got an old PC, laptop, printer, monitor or cell phone that’s taking up space in your place? 4195

By Bill Smith on April 29, 2009 - 6:32 pm

Business

James Park eyed for new salt dome

A mountain of salt may be coming to James Park in south Evanston. An example, from a city memo, of a rectangular salt storage facility. The City Council's Administration and

By Bill Smith on April 29, 2009 - 3:01 pm

Business

City spends $500K a year to save 13 jobs

Evanston spends over $500,000 extra a year for garbage and recycling services to keep 13 jobs on the city payroll. 4192

By Bill Smith on April 29, 2009 - 12:09 pm

‘Talking Pictures’ fest this weekend

Evanston's Talking Pictures Festival this weekend will highlight independent films from around the world mixed with brand new offerings by local filmmakers. The three-day event, billed as Evanston's first film

By Bill Smith on April 29, 2009 - 11:53 am

Business

New board members briefed on risks

Many people are familiar with the humiliation of sending an errant “reply all” email. 4191

By Ben Myers on April 28, 2009 - 5:52 pm

Education

NU prof named to presidential panel

Northwestern University nanotechnology researcher Chad A. Mirkin has been named to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. 4190

By Northwestern News on April 28, 2009 - 12:34 pm

Business

Live: City Council

Here's our live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council meeting. 4189

By Bill Smith on April 28, 2009 - 1:36 am

Business

Live: Planning and Development Committee

Here's our live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council Planning and Development Committee. 4188

By Bill Smith on April 28, 2009 - 12:44 am

Business

Live: Administration and Public Works

Here's our live coverage of tonight's Evanston City Council Administration and Public Works Committee meeting. 4187

By Bill Smith on April 27, 2009 - 10:39 pm

Business

NU on alert for swine flu

Northwestern University officials say the school is taking steps to plan for the possible spread of swine flu. 4186

By Bill Smith on April 27, 2009 - 9:48 pm

Education

Modern art?

It might look like the latest Evanston public art installation, but it's actually a shrink-wrapped monolith of discarded television sets. And it formed just a small part of the aging

By Bill Smith on April 27, 2009 - 1:55 pm

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