May 2012 - Page 5 of 12 - Evanston Now

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Government

Quinn urges focus on pension, Medicaid reform

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn refused Monday to discuss the possibility of gambling expansion in Illinois, insisting he wants lawmakers to focus on Medicaid and pension reform. 13070

By Statehouse News on May 22, 2012 - 12:51 am

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Evanston crime: Patron slugged at gas station

A three men attacked a person at the Shell station at 101 Ridge Avenue Saturday afternoon. That story and a wave of graffiti incidents in the weekend crime wrapup from

By Bill Smith on May 21, 2012 - 11:45 pm

Education

Top English students cited at ETHS ceremony

They call it the Pen & Press Tea, when the English Department at Evanston Township High School annually honors its top students in 25 categories, from reading poetry out loud

By Charles Bartling on May 21, 2012 - 6:10 pm

Education

D65 Board to weigh capacity proposals at 3 schools

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 School Board will continue tonight to deal with over-capacity issues at some of its schools as a result of the rejection by voters in March of

By Charles Bartling on May 21, 2012 - 3:56 pm

Government

Evanston aldermen to vote on spending increases

Evanston aldermen tonight will be told the city is in "stable" financial condition and they'll be asked to make some additions to the city's spending plan for the year. The

By Bill Smith on May 21, 2012 - 1:47 pm

Evanston police plan holiday safety checkpoint

The Evanston Police Department's Traffic Bureau will run a roadside safety checkpoint from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday on the Memorial Day weekend in a high traffic area

By Bill Smith on May 21, 2012 - 12:15 pm

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Government

Evanston summiteers agree to meet again

They didn't resolve all the issues, but participants in Evanston's economic development summit Friday appeared to agree the session was worthwhile, and city officials promised to do it again. And

By Bill Smith on May 19, 2012 - 3:22 pm

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Government

Senate Democrats issue own budget plan

SPRINGFIELD — With 13 days left in the regular spring session, the Illinois Senate Democrats rolled out a budget that relies on facility closures, layoffs and 4-percent spending cuts for

By Bill Smith on May 19, 2012 - 11:53 am

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Government

Appeals court sides with Quinn on denying pay raises

SPRINGFIELD — A federal appellate court has upheld Gov. Pat Quinn's decision last year to deny state employees pay raises. 13053

By Statehouse News on May 18, 2012 - 9:33 pm

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Government

Keg granted new hearing on Evanston license revocation

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has ordered the City of Evanston to hold a new hearing on its decision to revoke The Keg's liquor license. Acting on an appeal by

By Bill Smith on May 18, 2012 - 8:01 pm

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Evanston crime: Home burglary on Crawford

A burglar forced open the front door of a home on Crawford Avenue and made off with jewelry, photo equipment, financial papers, clothes, bed linen, and computer equipment. This and other

By Charles Bartling on May 18, 2012 - 7:21 pm

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Business

Parking, zoning and collaboration on Evanston retailers’ agenda

Retailers attending today's Evanston economic development summit said they want easier parking for customers, more collaboration on marketing and promotion and an easier time finding space for their stores. Nell

By Bill Smith on May 18, 2012 - 6:23 pm

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Summer paving in Evanston will be a grind for cafes

City officials say this summers paving project on Church Street downtown will be a bit of a grind for Evanston's sidewalk cafes. Suzette Robinson, the city's public works director, told

By Bill Smith on May 18, 2012 - 12:10 pm

Sports

Baseball: Evanston crushes Niles North 13-4

The Evanston Wildkit baseball team scored 8 runs in the first three innings and never looked back as they pounded Niles North 13-4 in a CSL crossover challenge game Thursday

By Ross Freeland on May 18, 2012 - 11:25 am

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Education

Schools chief warns of state aid cuts

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois' school chief this week sounded the alarm on possible cuts to the amount of money the state will give local schools during the coming fiscal year. 13040

By Statehouse News on May 18, 2012 - 11:16 am

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Study: Home care cuts boost other costs

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn wants to cut $11 million in Medicaid spending on home health care and, according to a new study, the move could lead to higher

By Statehouse News on May 18, 2012 - 11:10 am

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