August 2015 - Evanston Now

Education

Former Motorola engineer joins D65 team

A former research and design engineer for Motorola, who designed computer chips for cellular phones, is the new director of STEM education for the Evanston/Skokie School District 65. He is

By Charles Bartling on August 31, 2015 - 9:12 pm

Diamond engagement ring stolen on Oak

A diamond engagment ring was taken from a purse in an apartment in the 1500 block of Oak Avenue. This among the stories in today's daily crime bulletin from Evanston

By Charles Bartling on August 31, 2015 - 8:28 pm

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Business

Evanston jobless rate fell last month

Evanston's jobless rate fell in July to 5.1 percent, close to its lowest level for the year, and down 1.4 percentage points from a year ago. Statewide the rate was

By Bill Smith on August 31, 2015 - 8:05 pm

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Business

New York Times dines in Evanston

The New York Times today has a story about the dining scene in Evanston, praising what it calls "world-class distileries and breweries" and new farm-to-table restaurants here. The travel section story

By Bill Smith on August 31, 2015 - 5:27 pm

Education

NU gets grant for nanotechnology work in cancer fight

Northwestern University has received a five-year, $11.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to use nanotechnology to develop next-generation cancer treatments. Extensive efforts to battle cancer during the

By Northwestern News on August 31, 2015 - 4:45 pm

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Business

New bakery planned for Chicago-Main

Developers of the new mixed-use building under construction at Chicago Avenue and Main Street in Evanston have announced the signing of another retail tenant -- Goddess and the Baker. The

By Bill Smith on August 31, 2015 - 3:03 pm

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One dead in early morning shooting

Two gunmen on bicycles shot two men in the 1800 block of Dodge Avenue in Evanston early this morning -- leaving one victim dead, the other hospitalized. Evanston police say

By Bill Smith on August 31, 2015 - 1:18 pm

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Real Estate

High rise planned for site on Emerson

Northfield-based Focus Development has submitted plans to construct a 14-story rental apartment building at 831 Emerson St. in Evanston. The site now houses Lake City Cleaners and a 7-Eleven convenience store.

By Bill Smith on August 29, 2015 - 5:00 pm

Sports

Little-to-Banks connection sparks Kits opening win

The more touches Travian Banks gets on offense for Evanston’s football team this fall, the longer opposing defensive coordinators will be up late, losing sleep and figuring out how to

By Evanston Now on August 29, 2015 - 12:23 pm

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Tires slashed on Forest Avenue

The tires were slashed on a vehicle parked on Forest Avenue earlier this week. This among the stories in today's daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Lee V. Gaines on August 28, 2015 - 10:32 pm

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Police investigate dog attacks

Evanston police say they're trying to determine whether a pit bull dog that bit another dog and its owner this week have been involved in other incidents. Police Cmdr. Joseph Dugan

By Bill Smith on August 28, 2015 - 11:15 am

Sports

Swimmers poised to make a splash at State

In a perfect swim world, the addition of newcomers Hanna Forbat, Mary Clare D’Arrigo and Lucy Hogan might have been enough to push the Evanston girls swimming and diving program

By Evanston Now on August 28, 2015 - 10:53 am

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Magical ‘The Outfit’ at Piccolo Theatre

This year’s fifteenth anniversary season at Piccolo Theatre opens with “The Outfit,” a play by Laura Schellhardt that has garnered attention in the past from Evanston area folks as well as

By Eric Shoemaker on August 27, 2015 - 9:06 pm

Sports

Evanston spikers count on experience in title bid

Pam MacPherson has one more goal for the girls volleyball program to achieve before she steps down from her position at Evanston after 10 years at the helm. The ETHS

By Evanston Now on August 27, 2015 - 4:50 pm

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Evanston man charged with breaking door at store

An Evanston man was arrested early yesterday morning after he allegedly broke a glass door at a convenience store on Emerson Street. This among the stories in today's daily crime

By Lee V. Gaines on August 27, 2015 - 4:30 pm

Government

Bulk trash pickup for student move-in

Northwestern University and the City of Evanston will offer a bulk pickup program to help students and others moving to the off-campus area deal with large items left behind by

By Evanston Now on August 27, 2015 - 3:15 pm

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