May 2012 - Page 3 of 12 - Evanston Now

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Government

‘Cloud computing’ plan floats into Evanston

Evanston's Economic Development Committee offered some tentative support this week for a developer's plan to build a major data center for cloud computing services -- possibly in the vacant building

By Bill Smith on May 25, 2012 - 2:50 pm

Child hit by car near Oakton School in Evanston

Evanston police say a 7-year-old girl crossing Oakton Street at Barton Avenue was struck by a car about 4:10 p.m. Thursday. The girl was taken to St. Francis Hospital by

By Bill Smith on May 25, 2012 - 2:29 pm

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Government

Medicaid cuts come with catch

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Legislature passed the first half of a plan to rein in the skyrocketing costs of Medicaid today — with a catch. 13134

By Statehouse News on May 25, 2012 - 2:32 am

Sports

Baseball: Evanston to play for regional championship

Evanston defeated Niles North 9-2 this afternoon in the first round of the Oak Park Regional. The top of the first inning was shaky on the mound for Evanston starter

By Ross Freeland on May 25, 2012 - 2:24 am

Fire strikes home on Maple in Evanston

Evanston firefighters found the rear porch of a home at 921 Maple Ave. fully engulfed in flames when they arrived on the scene about 7 p.m. this evening. Fire Chief

By Bill Smith on May 25, 2012 - 2:16 am

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Evanston foundation makes grants to 30 groups

The Evanston Community Foundation announced $217,000 in grants to 30 organizations and programs at a reception this evening at the North Shore Retirement Hotel. The recipients were chosen from among

By Stephanie Kulke on May 25, 2012 - 12:30 am

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Government

Fitzgerald rules out run for elective office

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald today said public service is in his blood but added he has no desire to run for elective office. 13130

By Statehouse News on May 24, 2012 - 9:54 pm

Government

Eavesdropping reform bill in political limbo

SPRINGFIELD — The sponsor of a bill allowing people to record police officers in public is trying to stall the measure, First Amendment advocates say. 13128

By Statehouse News on May 24, 2012 - 9:51 pm

Government

Warm weather to launch beach season

With temperatures expected to be in the 90s this Memorial Day weekend, Evanston residents will welcome the opportunity to celebrate the traditional beginning of summer on the beautiful shores of

By Charles Bartling on May 24, 2012 - 9:50 pm

Government

Power outage in north Evanston

A blown transformer has knocked out power to portions of northwest Evanston this afternoon, on one of the hottest days of the year so far. Police report traffic signals out

By Bill Smith on May 24, 2012 - 9:41 pm

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Evanston crime: Tires slashed on Sherman

All four tires were found slashed on a 2002 Nissan parked on the street in the 600 block of Sherman Avenue. This and other stories in today's daily crime bulletin

By Charles Bartling on May 24, 2012 - 6:35 pm

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Government

Evanston’s Chicago-Main tax district plan advances

Plans to create a tax increment financing district for parts of Evanston's Chicago Avenue and Main Street business district drew no complaints at Wednesday night's Economic Development Committee meeting. The

By Bill Smith on May 24, 2012 - 3:24 pm

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Education

NU strikes new partnership with Evanston school

A new full-time position based at Evanston Township High School funded by Northwestern University will formalize and strengthen the relationship between the University and the high school. Starting in September,

By Northwestern News on May 24, 2012 - 3:00 pm

Sports

Softball: Evanston wins regional matchup

In a regional matchup in Wheeling on Wednesday, the Evanston Wildkits defeated Taft 9-4 and advanced to the regional championship game. Allie Managlia pitched an almost unheard of eighth consecutive

By Kristen Proffitt on May 24, 2012 - 2:50 pm

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Education

NU researchers report solar cell breakthrough

The limitations of conventional solar cells include high production cost, low operating efficiency and durability, and reliance on toxic and scarce materials. Northwestern University researchers have developed a new solar

By Northwestern News on May 24, 2012 - 12:36 pm

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Government

Illinois House OKs gambling expansion bill

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House has doubled down on gaming expansion to bring new dollars into the cash-strapped state. 13112

By Statehouse News on May 24, 2012 - 12:07 pm

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