May 2010 - Evanston Now

Education

Autopsy on NU student inconclusive

An autopsy today on the body of a Northwestern University student found Sunday morning in the school's library was inconclusive. The Chicago Tribune reports officials at the county medical examiner's

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2010 - 9:20 pm

Government

Memorial Day ceremonies set

The Evanston War Veterans Council will hold Memorial Day ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston this morning. The group will begin assembling at 10

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2010 - 12:00 pm

Education

NU student found dead in library

Northwestern University officials say a student was found dead in the university library in Evanston shortly before 10 a.m. today. In a message to the university community, William Banis, the

By Bill Smith on May 30, 2010 - 10:33 pm

Wellness

Evanston hams stage military appreciation day

Members of the Evanston Amateur Radio Community, more familiarly known as "hams," set up their transmitters at James Park on Saturday to participate in a nationwide exercise that honors the

By Charles Bartling on May 30, 2010 - 1:13 am

Education

Student census turnout high

Northwestern University officials say more than 98 percent of NU students living in on-campus residence halls, sororities and fraternities participated in this spring's U.S. Census count. Census officials estimate each

By Northwestern News on May 28, 2010 - 11:53 am

Business

Funk: Stop ‘monkey business’ in Springfield

Steve Funk of Evanston who's running as the Libertarian candidate for state representative has produced a “Top Ten List” of things he says state lawmakers should have accomplished this spring.

By Bill Smith on May 28, 2010 - 11:18 am

Business

Jobless rate fell in April

The unemployment rate among Evanston residents dropped in April to 7.6 percent from 7.8 percent in March. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported today that the number of people

By Bill Smith on May 27, 2010 - 9:46 pm

Government

Schakowsky: Start extended coverage early

Rep. Jan Schakowsky is asking Illinois insurance companies and major private employers that provide insurance directly to their employees to immediately start offering health care reform’s dependent coverage benefit for

By Bill Smith on May 27, 2010 - 6:27 pm

Government

Committee approves tot lot funding

Evanston's Economic Development Committee gave conditional approval Wednesday night to plans to turn a vacant lot in the 1100 block of Dewey Avenue into a tot lot. The proposed 5,542

By Bill Smith on May 27, 2010 - 3:42 pm

Business

Committee backs business improvement grants

Six business groups will receive a total of $50,000 in city grants for marketing and beautification efforts under plans approved unanimously by Evanston's Economic Development Committee Wednesday night. The Neighborhood

By Bill Smith on May 27, 2010 - 2:32 pm

Government

This year’s city sticker could be your last

Evanston officials are considering eliminating city vehicle registration and parking stickers and enforcing parking rules with mobile cameras that can read license plates. A license plate recognition camera mounted on

By Bill Smith on May 27, 2010 - 12:26 pm

Business

‘Not Wanted’ tickets on sale

Single and group tickets now are on sale for the new musical “Not Wanted on the Voyage,” the latest work by award-winning Broadway writers Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. The

By Northwestern News on May 26, 2010 - 7:45 pm

Business

Falling revenue outpaces spending cuts

Evanston officials say city general fund revenue came in 6 percent under budget last year, while expenses were about 3 percent under. That left the city with a $3 million

By Bill Smith on May 25, 2010 - 10:13 pm

Education

500 gather to remember Emerson ‘Y’

Over 500 people gathered Saturday to celebrate and remember the Emerson Street Branch YMCA. Emcee Karen Jordan, flanked by former mayor Morton and Mayor Tisdahl. 5657

By Lisa Levin on May 25, 2010 - 9:11 pm

Business

Chamber names annual award winners

The Evanston Chamber of Commerce has chosen the leader of a local non-profit as well as owners of two local businesses for awards at its June 2 annual meeting. Chris

By Jonathan Perman on May 25, 2010 - 9:00 pm

Baby falcons banded at Evanston library

About 50 people crowded onto the third floor of Evanston’s Public Library downtown this morning to watch the banding of three baby peregrine falcons born on a ledge outside the

By Kelsey Collister on May 25, 2010 - 7:22 pm

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