September 2016 - Evanston Now

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ECF benefit raises nearly $280,000

The Evanston Community Foundation raised nearly $280,000 at its annual Celebrate!Evanston event Thursday night at the Evanston Golf Club as supporters marked the group's 30th anniversary. Co-chairs Judy Kemp and Gene

By Evanston Now on September 30, 2016 - 9:14 pm

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Honda reported stolen on Dewey

A green, four-door 2000 Honda was reported stolen in the 2100 block of Dewey Avenue. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Battery 400 Dodge

By Charles Bartling on September 30, 2016 - 7:28 pm

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Education

Financial outlook is likely teachers contract worry

For the first time in 36 years, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 teachers have started the school year without a contract, and it is increasingly looking like the district’s financial outlook

By Charles Bartling on September 30, 2016 - 6:30 pm

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Sports

Kits turn up the heat, earn 1-1 soccer tie at New Trier

The constant pressure applied by Evanston’s soccer team didn’t really even produce a shot on goal in the second half. But that pressure forced a lucky break for the Wildkits,

By Dennis Mahoney on September 30, 2016 - 3:50 am

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Weed wacker stolen in Mulford burglary

A weed wacker was among items stolen during a burglary in the 1800 block of Mulford Street. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Assault

By Charles Bartling on September 29, 2016 - 7:13 pm

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Government

City vehicle accidents up 18 percent last year

Traffic accidents involving Evanston city vehicles rose nearly 18 percent last year, compared to the average of the previous four years. But they appear to be declining so far this

By Bill Smith on September 29, 2016 - 2:11 pm

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Adult tricycle taken in burglary on Custer

An adult tricycle was taken in a garage burglary in the 300 block of Custer Avenue. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Burglary 300

By Charles Bartling on September 28, 2016 - 4:59 pm

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Government

Wheel tax to get rotating renewal schedule

Starting in 2018 Evanston city officials hope to bring an end to long end-of-year lines at the collector's office by switching to a rotating schedule for wheel tax renewals. As part

By Bill Smith on September 28, 2016 - 2:48 pm

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Graffiti seen on Davis, Sherman, Simpson, and Elmwood

Recent graffiti sightings were reported on Davis Street, Sherman Avenue, Simpson Street, and Elmwood Avenue. These among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Battery 2650 Ridge

By Charles Bartling on September 27, 2016 - 7:28 pm

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Government

96 percent of NU freshmen are registered to vote

A new online voter registration tool, reframed for use at Northwestern University, contributed to a record-setting 96 percent voter registration rate for incoming freshmen this fall. NU Votes, an initiative of

By Northwestern News on September 27, 2016 - 6:04 pm

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Education

Gap? What gap? Top student cited

Concerns about an achievement gap between white and black students in the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 were eased somewhat Monday night when a student at Chute Middle School was recognized

By Charles Bartling on September 27, 2016 - 4:35 pm

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Business

Diners’ cars could replace mail trucks in Maple lot

Evanston aldermen Monday postponed a vote on renewing a lease to park postal service trucks in a city parking lot off a downtown block that's seeing a spurt of new restaurant

By Bill Smith on September 27, 2016 - 4:10 pm

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Business

City postpones plan to police energy use

Evanston aldermen Monday again postponed action on a proposed benchmarking ordinance that would require owners of larger buildings -- including condo developments -- to report their energy usage to the

By Bill Smith on September 27, 2016 - 1:59 pm

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Education

Author of book on ‘Defender’ to speak here

Ethan Michaeli, author of a book about The Chicago Defender, will be a speaker Wednesday at the Evanston History Center in its “Under the Buffalo” continuing lecture series. Michaeli’s book,

By Charles Bartling on September 26, 2016 - 9:22 pm

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Education

Oakton president gets three-year contract

The Board of Trustees of Oakton Community College has given the school's president, Joianne L. Smith, a new three-year contract with a first year pay increase of 3 percent. Smith,

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

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5 more bikes reported stolen

Burglaries and thefts have added five more bicycles to the list of stolen or missing in Evanston. These among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Battery

By Charles Bartling on September 26, 2016 - 8:04 pm

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