November 2011 - Evanston Now

Government

Evanston bucks free-lunch trend

The New York Times reported Wednesday a surge in the number of students in the nation’s schools who receive free or reduced-price lunches, an indication of adverse impacts from the

By Charles Bartling on November 30, 2011 - 10:24 pm

Government

Street sweepers make one more run

Although street sweeping officially ends for the year today, Evanston's Public Works Department is asking residents to follow the even/odd Snow Emergency parking restrictions next week to facilitate one final

By City of Evanston on November 30, 2011 - 8:02 pm

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Crime: House egged, pit bull stolen

A house was egged on Otto Lane and a pit bull was stolen from a victim on Howard Street. These and other stories are in today's daily crime bulletin from

By Charles Bartling on November 30, 2011 - 7:39 pm

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Government

Unplug ComEd? Voters to decide

Evanston aldermen voted Tuesday to put a referendum on the March ballot asking voters to let the city negotiate electric rates on their behalf. The concept, authorized under a 2009

By Bill Smith on November 30, 2011 - 4:27 pm

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Government

Voters to be polled on township future

Evanston's aldermen, acting as the township board, voted Tuesday to put an advisory referendum on the March election ballot asking voters whether they think Evanston Township should be abolished. The

By Bill Smith on November 30, 2011 - 3:47 pm

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Government

Illinois’ tax-break deal hits wall

SPRINGFIELD — Proponents of some version of a tax-relief package for businesses and low-income households watched Tuesday as their efforts one again hit a legislative brick wall. 10242

By Statehouse News on November 30, 2011 - 4:18 am

Government

Prisons, mental facilities saved, Quinn friendlier on budget

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois' seven endangered prisons and mental health facilities will stay open for at least the next six months after lawmakers gave Gov. Pat Quinn the power to shift

By Statehouse News on November 30, 2011 - 3:33 am

Government

Recap: City/Town meeting

Here's a recap of our live coverage of tonight's meeting of the Evanston City Council and the Evanston Township Board. &lt;a data-cke-saved-href=&quot;http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=8b39e30636&quot; href=&quot;http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=8b39e30636&quot; &gt;City/Town meeting&lt;/a&gt;

By Bill Smith on November 30, 2011 - 1:04 am

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Business

Holiday walk set in west Evanston

West Evanston merchants are planning events this weekend to encourage residents to do their holiday shopping locally. They've organized a holiday walk with stops at 10 shops Friday through Sunday

By Bill Smith on November 29, 2011 - 11:44 pm

Government

State floats new plan to tax hospitals

In a move that could impact revenue for the City of Evanston and local schools, officials of the Illinois Department of Revenue reportedly are considering a new proposal to put

By Bill Smith on November 29, 2011 - 11:08 pm

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Education

History Center open house is Sunday

The Evanston History Center will hold its annual Open House from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at its headquarters in the historic Dawes House at 225 Greenwood St. The

By Charles Bartling on November 29, 2011 - 8:53 pm

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Rotary Club holiday sale supports humanitarian projects

The Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club is holding its annual holiday sale to raise money for local and international humanitarian projects. Club members offer a raft of holiday items including poinsettias

By Bill Smith on November 29, 2011 - 8:26 pm

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Crime: Video games taken in burglary

Burglars took video games from an apartment on Darrow Avenue and a television set from a house on Foster Street. These stories and others are in today's daily crime bulletin

By Charles Bartling on November 29, 2011 - 8:16 pm

Government

Report: City could do town work for less

Evanston aldermen, in their role as township trustees, are to vote tonight on scheduling a referendum for voters to decide whether to abolish Evanston Township. In preparation for the vote,

By Bill Smith on November 29, 2011 - 4:52 pm

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Government

Aldermen hike spending 11 percent in two years

Evanston aldermen Monday approved on a 6-3 vote a 2012 city budget that calls for total spending of $250 million, up 11 percent from the last 12-month budget two years

By Bill Smith on November 29, 2011 - 3:41 pm

Aldermen OK tickets for pot

Evanston aldermen Monday gave final approval to an ordinance pushed by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl that reduces penalties for possession of small quantities of marijuana. The ordinance directs that persons found

By Bill Smith on November 29, 2011 - 2:34 pm

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