May 2013 - Evanston Now

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Purse stolen in stroller in north Evanston

A purse that was left unattended in a stroller at Ridge Avenue and Isabella Street was reported stolen. This and other stories in today's daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Charles Bartling on May 31, 2013 - 7:58 pm

Lane closures Saturday on Madison for CTA work

The Chicago Transit Authority will be doing some work on the Purple Line Saturday that will reduce the traffic lanes on Madison Street between Chicago Avenue and Custer Avenue. One

By Charles Bartling on May 31, 2013 - 6:57 pm

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Foundation gives health center $1 million grant

Erie Family Health Center has received a $1 million grant from the North Suburban Healthcare Foundation that will help Erie build out a new Evanston location this summer. 16970

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2013 - 6:19 pm

17-year-old charged with auto burglary

Evanston police say a 17-year-old Evanston resident has been charged as an adult with breaking into a car on Central Park Avenue. Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott says officers dressed in

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2013 - 5:37 pm

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Real Estate

Property sales surged last month

Real estate sales in Evanston surged in April to their highest level in nearly two years. Revenue from the city's 0.5 percent tax on property sales rose to $275,644, the

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2013 - 2:36 pm

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Tree falls on house in north Evanston

A tree fell onto a house in north Evanston during this afternoon's stormy weather. The incident happened at 2031 Harrison St. Jeff Murphy of the city's inspectional services unit says

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2013 - 12:09 am

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Fire station on Washington closes for 6 weeks

Renovations to Evanston’s Fire Station 4, located at 1817 Washington St., will keep the station closed for about six weeks, beginning tomorrow. During the rehabilitation period, Fire Engine 24, normally

By Charles Bartling on May 30, 2013 - 9:21 pm

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Bicycles stolen on Hastings and Central

Bicycles were stolen in separate incidents in the 2300 block of Hastings Avenue and the 1500 block of Central Street. These and other stories in today's daily crime bulletin from

By Charles Bartling on May 30, 2013 - 8:55 pm

Murder charge filed in 21-year-old case

Evanston police say recent DNA tests have led to a break in a 21-year-old murder case and first degree murder charges against a Chicago man. Jimmie Dunlap, 43, of the

By Bill Smith on May 30, 2013 - 8:41 pm

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Business

Evanston jobless rate dipped a bit in April

The number of Evanston residents without jobs declined slightly in April as a few more people found work. Figures from the Illinois Department of Employment Security show that 6.8 percent

By Bill Smith on May 30, 2013 - 3:01 pm

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Real Estate

Home of the week: 1238 Simpson St.

This three-bedroom home in Northeast Evanston is listed with Joan Farquharson of Coldwell Banker for $385,000, and will be open to tour this Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. 16917

By Carolyn Brandt on May 30, 2013 - 11:15 am

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Evanston150 celebrates volunteers

Organizers of Evanston's sesquicentennial celebration -- Evanston150 -- held a reception for volunteers at the Evanston History Center this evening. First Bank & Trust's Jay Lytle, a member of the

By Bill Smith on May 30, 2013 - 1:17 am

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Parolee busted for drug possession

Evanston police conducting checks on parolees this morning arrested one who they say was found in possession of 500 grams of cannabis and two .44 caliber bullets. Marcus R. Johnson,

By Bill Smith on May 30, 2013 - 12:31 am

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Struck in the face on Howard

A victim was struck in the face in the 300 block of Howard Street Tuesday afternoon. This and other stories in today's daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Charles Bartling on May 29, 2013 - 8:24 pm

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Cops nab 2 in car, home burglaries

Evanston police caught two suspects in car burglaries Sunday evening and ultimately linked the pair to four auto and one home burglary. It all started at about 8 p.m. Sunday

By Charles Bartling on May 29, 2013 - 7:59 pm

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Business

Rotary dedicates community conference center

A community conference center at the world headquarters of Rotary International was dedicated Wednesday with Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Rotary President Sakuji Tanaka exchanging celebratory remarks. The state-of-the-art facility,

By Charles Bartling on May 29, 2013 - 7:06 pm

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