June 2016 - Evanston Now

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Government

State budget deal could help Purple Line

The stopgap state budget bill that passed the Illinois legislature today contains a provision that could create a funding source for improvements to the CTA Purple Line in Evanston. City

By Bill Smith on June 30, 2016 - 10:07 pm

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Sports

No pay, free play soccer at Evanston parks

Imagine a soccer field in a Chicago suburb where kids of all ages can play just for fun, with minimal adult interference, without paying a fee for the privilege. Well,

By Charles Bartling on June 30, 2016 - 8:29 pm

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4 unlocked cars burglarized on Ridgeway

Four unlocked cars in the 2500 block of Ridgeway Avenue were victims of burglaries Tuesday night. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Battery 1900

By Charles Bartling on June 30, 2016 - 7:52 pm

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Real Estate

Developer balks at city green roof demand

The developer of the first and so far only project to offer on-site affordable housing units under Evanston's so-called inclusionary housing ordinance complained Wednesday that city demands for other features

By Bill Smith on June 30, 2016 - 3:09 pm

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Air Jordan shoes taken in Hartrey burglary

A pair of white Air Jordan shoes was among items taken in a burglary in the 100 block of Hartrey Avenue. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin

By Charles Bartling on June 29, 2016 - 8:58 pm

Missing Evanston woman found in Chicago

Evanston police reported that Aral Lea Johnson, who was reported missing last week from the 1400 block of Chicago Avenue, has been found. The 24-year-old woman was located in Chicago

By Charles Bartling on June 29, 2016 - 7:28 pm

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Real Estate

Permit sought for townhouse project

A developer will seek final approval from Evanston's Design and Project Review Committee this afternoon for a building permit to construct eight townhouses that originally were scheduled to be built

By Bill Smith on June 29, 2016 - 10:50 am

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The bolt that touched off the fire?

Evanston city officials say they believe this photo shows the lightning bolt that sparked a house fire at 1510 Wesley Ave. last Wednesday evening. Fire Chief Greg Klaiber says the image

By Bill Smith on June 28, 2016 - 10:12 pm

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Mosquito spraying set for Wednesday night

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) plans to conduct targeted adult mosquito control operations in portions of Evanston Wednesday night between the hours of 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. The spraying

By Charles Bartling on June 28, 2016 - 10:05 pm

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Government

Library’s North Branch to close in August for repairs

The Evanston Public Library announced Tuesday that its North Branch, at 2026 Central St., will be closed for most of August for maintenance work. The branch will be closed from

By Charles Bartling on June 28, 2016 - 9:30 pm

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Burglars pry Marcy garage door open, take cash

The door to a garage in the 2500 block of Marcy Avenue was pried open by burglars who took cash from two cars inside. This among the stories in today’s

By Charles Bartling on June 28, 2016 - 8:10 pm

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Government

Bee warning rule scaled back

Evanston aldermen Monday scaled back a provision in a proposed ordinance that would require would-be beekeepers in Evanston to notify their neighbors about their plans. On a motion from Alderman

By Bill Smith on June 28, 2016 - 7:39 pm

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Government

Rainey urges revamping aldermanic pay

The City Council's longest-serving member urged her colleagues Monday to completely reorganize how they're paid -- calling the current compensation scheme very inequitable. Alderman Ann Rainey, 8th Ward, said that

By Bill Smith on June 28, 2016 - 3:23 pm

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Police seek woman missing for a week

Evanston police are seeking the public’s help in a locating a 24-year-old woman who's been missing for a week from a residential care facility in the city. Update 2:30 p.m. 6/29/16:

By Bill Smith on June 28, 2016 - 3:15 pm

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Business

Neighbors split, but Goodwill moves forward

Plans to establish a Goodwill Industries resale shop in the Evanston Plaza shopping center moved forward at Monday's City Council meeting despite opposition from some neighbors. Lisa Dziekan, a member

By Bill Smith on June 28, 2016 - 1:53 pm

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Government

State budget impasse halts city road projects

The biggest roadway project in Evanston this year will grind to a halt later this week because state officials said they no longer have the money to keep paying the contractor.

By Bill Smith on June 28, 2016 - 10:27 am

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