August 2016 - Evanston Now

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Jewelry, laptops, electronics taken in burglaries

Several pieces of jewelry, a number of laptop computers, television sets, and an electric guitar were among items taken in several burglaries around town. These among the stories in today’s

By Charles Bartling on August 31, 2016 - 5:12 pm

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Three arrested in armed robbery at ATM

Evanston police say officers arrested three robbers Tuesday evening as they tried to force a woman to withdraw cash from an ATM machine at the Bank of America branch at

By Bill Smith on August 31, 2016 - 3:47 pm

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Government

Meeting to review water quality around James Park

A community meeting is planned for Thursday night to discuss results of water tests around James Park that Evanston officials say turned up low levels of coal-tar related chemicals in some

By Bill Smith on August 31, 2016 - 3:12 pm

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Education

Evanston teacher wins Chicago Triathlon again

For the second year in a row, a teacher from Evanston took first place in the international race of the Transamerica Chicago Triathlon, which was held Sunday. Not only that,

By Charles Bartling on August 30, 2016 - 6:08 pm

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Government

Power cut to library

Power was cut to the Evanston Public Library downtown shortly before noon today when a contractor accidentally severed an electric cable. Library Director Karen Danczak Lyons says the library is now closed for

By Bill Smith on August 30, 2016 - 5:24 pm

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Education

ETHS chief: We’re the greatest

Evanston Township High School Superintendent Eric Witherspoon told an Evanston Rotary club Tuesday that the school he manages “is the finest high school in America.” Acknowledging that he may be

By Charles Bartling on August 30, 2016 - 4:35 pm

Lightning hits Metra train, causes commuter delays

Metra trains on the Union Pacific North line through Evanston are experiencing substantial delays this morning after an outbound train was struck by lightning in Rogers Park. The lighning strike

By Bill Smith on August 30, 2016 - 2:25 pm

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Business

Old parking meters become ‘donation stations’

Some retired parking meters are being given a new life in Evanston as "donation stations" aimed at helping the homeless. Downtown Evanston Executive Director Annie Coakley says it's part of an

By Bill Smith on August 29, 2016 - 9:23 pm

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Business

Jobless rate falls after one-month spike

The jobless rate in Evanston fell back to 4.7 percent last month after spiking to 5.5 percent in June. Figures from the Illinois Department of Employment Security show unemployment in

By Bill Smith on August 29, 2016 - 9:08 pm

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12 old car batteries stolen on Main

Twelve old car batteries and a pair of blue Nike shoes were stolen from a Chevrolet in the business parking lot in the 2400 block of Main Street. This among

By Charles Bartling on August 29, 2016 - 6:15 pm

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Education

Environmental studies a new focus at Oakton

Because many companies are looking to environmental experts for help, Oakton Community College says it is helping to meet that challenge by adding a concentration in environmental studies this fall.

By Charles Bartling on August 29, 2016 - 3:29 pm

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Mosquito spraying is now set for Wednesday

Targeted adult mosquito control operations for practically all of Evanston are now scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 31, between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Thursday. Originally scheduled for last week, but

By Charles Bartling on August 29, 2016 - 3:00 pm

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Sports

Kits, Duffy serve up split at Libertyville tourney

No member of the Evanston coaching staff had an exact number for the missed serves the Wildkit volleyball team suffered through during pool play Friday night at the Libertyville Crosstown

By Dennis Mahoney on August 27, 2016 - 9:14 pm

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Government

Isabella Street bridge reopens

The City of Evanston has completed the Isabella Street Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project and has reopened the bridge to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The eight-week project included bridge deck and

By Evanston Now on August 27, 2016 - 12:03 pm

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Sports

Easy does it for Evanston in 28-13 win in opener

His nickname is “easy” and that’s just how Ben Easington made it look for Evanston’s football team in the season opener Friday night at Lazier Field. The senior, who for

By Dennis Mahoney on August 27, 2016 - 5:20 am

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Fundraisers planned for Louisiana flood victims

An Evanston-based emergency management firm has organized a food drive and fundraiser to contribute to the recovery efforts from the massive floods this month in Southeastern Louisiana. Hagerty Consulting, Inc. will kick off

By Bill Smith on August 26, 2016 - 9:08 pm

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