October 2010 - Page 8 of 8 - Evanston Now

Government

Study: Typical police department cut 7 percent

As Evanston officials try to close a $3.5 million budget gap, National Public Radio is reporting on a study by the Police Executive Research Forum that says the average budget

By Bill Smith on October 4, 2010 - 12:00 pm

Government

Cartoon: Tykes on trikes

Ponzi the wonder pig got his exercise Sunday watching the city-sponsored Bike the Ridge event. He then went home, exhausted from the exercise, laid down for a nap and dreamed

By Stuff Author on October 4, 2010 - 11:17 am

Government

Vote on city budget priorities

The City of Evanston is conducting an online poll this weekend seeking residents' priorities for city services, suggestions for program cuts and ideas for generating new revenue. 6290

By Bill Smith on October 2, 2010 - 3:29 pm

Government

Without cuts homeowners face huge tax hike

Unless Evanston officials find a way to close the city's $3.5 million general fund budget gap, homeowners will face a city property tax increase of nearly 13 percent next year.

By Bill Smith on October 1, 2010 - 7:13 pm

Arts month kickoff tonight

Again this year, Evanston joins the Illinois Arts Council in recognizing October as Arts & Humanities Month, a statewide celebration encouraging all residents to establish, deepen, and expand our relationships

By City of Evanston on October 1, 2010 - 7:00 pm

Education

NU names new alumni relations chief

Bob McQuinn, associate vice president for development at the California Institute of Technology, has been named Northwestern University vice president for alumni relations and development. McQuinn, 54, is a veteran

By Northwestern News on October 1, 2010 - 5:01 pm

Power transformer explodes at Lake and Dodge

Evanston fire units have now left the scene of an explosion in an electrical transformer vault that happened about 10:40 this morning near the intersection of Lake Street and Dodge

By Bill Smith on October 1, 2010 - 3:50 pm

Man shot to death on Dodge Avenue

Evanston police say a young man was shot to death in the 1400 block of Dodge Avenue about 10 p.m. Thursday. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim

By Bill Smith on October 1, 2010 - 1:37 pm

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