July 2010 - Page 3 of 8 - Evanston Now

Jobless rate jumps

Evanston's jobless rate rose by half a percentage point last month to 8.2 percent. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported today that the number of people with jobs in the

By Bill Smith on July 22, 2010 - 10:56 pm

Libertarian kicked off fall election ballot

County elections officials have kicked the would-be Libertarian candidate for the state house seat representing Evanston off the ballot, leaving Democrat Robyn Gabel, unopposed in November's election. Funk says his

By Bill Smith on July 22, 2010 - 10:38 pm

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Fireman’s Park restored and re-dedicated

Evanston's Fireman's Park, restored in recent weeks in a volunteer project by local firefighters, was re-dedicated this afternoon in a ceremony at the park at Maple Avenue and Simpson Street.

By Bill Smith on July 22, 2010 - 10:27 pm

Library board eyes forcing 50 percent funding boost

The Evanston Library Board has scheduled a special meeting for Aug. 4 at which it's scheduled to consider a power play against the City Council aimed at forcing up to

By Bill Smith on July 22, 2010 - 6:37 pm

Ballot dispute over House race continues

The Libertarian candidate to represent Evanston in the state legislature continues to fight challenges from supporters of State Rep. Robyn Gabel to his petition signatures. There's another hearing today at

By Bill Smith on July 22, 2010 - 3:04 pm

Foreclosure filings up 18 percent

The Woodstock Institute reports that foreclosure filings in Evanston increased in the first half of this year by 18 percent over the same period last year to a total of

By Bill Smith on July 22, 2010 - 2:40 pm

Rhodes School honor roll announced

Principal Jason Ewing of Dr. Bessie Rhodes Magnet School has announced the students who achieved honor roll status for the third term of the 2009-10 school year. Sixth grade Raja

By District 65 on July 22, 2010 - 11:32 am

Nichols School honor roll announced

Principal Gordon Hood of Nichols Middle School has announced the students who achieved honor roll status for the third term of the 2009-10 school year: Sixth grade David Abramson, B

By District 65 on July 22, 2010 - 11:29 am

King Lab School honor roll announced

Principal Jeff Brown of Dr. Martin Luther King Lab Magnet School has announced the students who achieved honor roll status for the third term of the 2009-10 school year. Sixth

By District 65 on July 22, 2010 - 11:26 am

Haven School honor roll announced

Principal Kathleen Roberson of Haven Middle School has announced the students who achieved honor roll status for the third term of the 2009-10 school year: Sixth Grade Hannah Allen, Jordan

By District 65 on July 22, 2010 - 11:21 am

Water main break shuts Oakton Street

City officials say a major water main break on Oakton Street has forced the closure of the east-west artery between Dodge and Grey avenues in Evanston this evening. City spokesman Eric

By Bill Smith on July 22, 2010 - 12:48 am

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Cute dog helps us launch new section

A cute dog found in North Evanston helped us launch a new free classified ads section on Evanston Now today. The dog, who's hoping to be reunited with her owner,

By Bill Smith on July 21, 2010 - 9:39 pm

Bill targets harmful chemicals in cosmetics

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston is among the sponsors of legislation introduced today that she says will close major loopholes in federal law that allow companies to use virtually

By Bill Smith on July 21, 2010 - 5:14 pm

Hear speaker tell us we’re under-taxed

Evanston's new state representative holds a community forum Thursday night at which the guest speaker will be from a group that thinks Illinois residents are under-taxed. Gabel, Hamos and Suffredin

By Bill Smith on July 21, 2010 - 3:45 pm

City: Road work to restart after strike settlement

Evanston city officials say that work will resume Wednesday on construction projects in the city after a settlement was reached today in a nearly three-week strike by heavy equipment operators.

By Bill Smith on July 20, 2010 - 9:02 pm

Campus group to fill backpacks for kids

More than 100 volunteers are expected to turn out for a "Build-a-Backpack Day" event Sunday, Aug. 1, on the Northwestern University campus. The event, organized by the local non-profit group

By Bill Smith on July 20, 2010 - 8:46 pm

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