May 2011 - Evanston Now

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Three men robbed near campus

Evanston police report two men were victims of strong-arm robbers Saturday near the Northwestern University campus. And campus police report a third, similar incident on Monday night. That and the

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2011 - 10:34 pm

City gets grant for lunch program for seniors

Evanston's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has been awarded over $40,000 to fund a senior congregate lunch program starting this fall. The grant is administered through AgeOptions, the regional

By City of Evanston on May 31, 2011 - 10:17 pm

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Education

Falcon chicks draw a crowd for banding

At all of three weeks old, the peregrine falcon chicks at the Evanston Public Library got to meet their adoring public as a crowd of more than 100 people turned

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2011 - 6:06 pm

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NU student robbed outside dorm

Northwestern University Police say a male student was robbed late Monday night while walking through the parking lot of Engelhart Hall, a graduate student residence at 1915 Maple Ave. The

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2011 - 1:00 pm

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Government

Senate adds $431M to Illinois budget

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate on Monday added $431 million to the Illinois House's proposed budget, the day before the General Assembly is set to end its spring session. 8287

By Statehouse News on May 31, 2011 - 12:05 pm

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Gambling measure gets lucky in Illinois House

SPRINGFIELD — Chicago has lost "The Oprah Winfrey Show," but the Windy City is a step closer to getting a casino. The gambling expansion measure, SB 744, passed the House with

By Statehouse News on May 31, 2011 - 2:38 am

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Smart grid goes to Quinn; could a veto be next?

SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers threw their weight behind a plan allowing the state's two largest utilities to charge customers millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements; however, they do not have enough

By Statehouse News on May 31, 2011 - 2:34 am

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Government

Lawmakers look for wiggle room in tight budget

SPRINGFIELD — Medicaid service providers in Illinois have a tough choice: wait even longer to get paid what they're owed, or get paid less now. 8278

By Statehouse News on May 30, 2011 - 9:22 am

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Workers’ comp bill dies in House; ‘nuclear’ option looms

SPRINGFIELD — A measure to significantly change Illinois' worker compensation system was defeated in the Illinois House on Sunday, a move that could lead to the demise of the entire

By Statehouse News on May 30, 2011 - 9:16 am

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Senate passes workers comp bill

SPRINGFIELD — A plan to save Illinois businesses up to $700 million by changing the state's workers' compensation system passed the state Senate by an overwhelming majority Saturday, even as

By Statehouse News on May 29, 2011 - 5:21 pm

Student robbed on Ridge

Northwestern University police say a male NU student was robbed while walking in the 2000 block of Ridge Avenue late Saturday night. Police say that at 11:26 p.m. the student

By Bill Smith on May 29, 2011 - 11:08 am

Five hospitalized from suspected pot brownies

Five people were hospitalized in Evanston Saturday afternoon after they became ill from eating brownies that officials suspect were laced with marijuana. The Chicago Tribune reports that Evanston Fire Division

By Bill Smith on May 29, 2011 - 11:00 am

Education

Library launches summer reading programs for kids

The Evanston Public Library is launching a new season of summer reading programs for youngsters. Every summer for almost 40 years, the library’s Summer Reading Game has kept kids reading

By City of Evanston on May 28, 2011 - 1:40 pm

‘Big ideas’ video shoot for Evanston150

The Evanston150 Steering Committee will host a video shoot on Wednesday, June 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burlingham Studios, at 1904 Greenwood St. People of all ages who

By Bill Smith on May 28, 2011 - 1:15 pm

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New map draws fire from GOP

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois legislative redistricting map sits on Gov. Pat Quinn's desk after the state House and Senate passed it Friday. Republicans said the process was rushed and is unfair,

By Statehouse News on May 28, 2011 - 10:36 am

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Illinois House ‘blows up’ workers’ compensation system

SPRINGFIELD — After months of talk about workers' compensation reform, the Illinois House finally pulled the trigger on the state's workers' compensation system. And the Senate now has two plans

By Statehouse News on May 28, 2011 - 10:27 am

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