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Government

Aldermen stumped by vacation rentals

Evanston aldermen wrestled again Monday with whether to ban or regulate vacation rentals but came up with no solution they could agree on. The use of Airbnb and other vacation

By Bill Smith on April 2, 2013 - 3:52 pm

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Government

Aggregated electric rate going up

Evanstonians taking part in the city's electric aggregation program will see an increase of more than 8 percent in their electric bills starting this summer. The City Council Monday night

By Bill Smith on April 2, 2013 - 3:31 pm

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Woman chases thief, retrieves expensive purse

Evanston police have arrested a man who they say grabbed a woman's purse from her car as she was waiting in line at a car wash. The incident happened about

By Bill Smith on April 2, 2013 - 2:37 pm

Government

City Council meeting

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council meeting. Meeting called to order at 8:54 p.m. A packet with information on tonight's agenda items is

By Bill Smith on April 2, 2013 - 1:53 am

Government

Planning and Development Committee

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council Planning and Development Committee meeting - - a session that largely focused on a proposal to license

By Bill Smith on April 2, 2013 - 12:06 am

Government

Administration and Public Works Committee

Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council Administration and Public Works Committee meeting. Meeting called to order at 5:47 p.m. Minutes approved. Payroll approved.

By Bill Smith on April 1, 2013 - 10:50 pm

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Handgun, ammo stolen from Toyota on Maple

A loaded handgun and ammunition were stolen from a 2012 Toyota in the 1200 block of Maple Avenue. This and other stories in the weekend crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Charles Bartling on April 1, 2013 - 9:21 pm

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Business

The Keg tapped out

A long-time Evanston bar -- The Keg -- reportedly closed for good over the weekend after its operator was unable to reach agreement with the building's owner on renewing the

By Bill Smith on April 1, 2013 - 8:48 pm

Government

County gun tax takes effect

Cook County's new tax on firearm sales goes into effect today. The $25 tax is expected to raise about $600,000 a year. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the

By Bill Smith on April 1, 2013 - 3:57 pm

Government

Aldermen to try again on vacation rentals

Evanston aldermen tonight will get to try again to decide whether they want to ban or regulate vacation rentals -- or just leave them alone. The city's legal department has

By Bill Smith on April 1, 2013 - 3:43 pm

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Government

ETHS, 1st Ward races tops in fundraising

The race for the Evanston Township High School board has become the most expensive local election campaign this year, followed by the race for 1st Ward alderman. Today is the

By Bill Smith on April 1, 2013 - 2:14 pm

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