January 2017 - Evanston Now

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Vandals use fire extinguisher on school bus

A school bus parked in a lot on Emerson Street was damaged over the weekend by vandals with a fire extinguisher. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin

By Charles Bartling on January 31, 2017 - 10:38 pm

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Government

Anti-Trump group strategizes at Curt’s

A group of Evanston voters who share a disdain for President Trump held its third meeting today at Curt’s South on Dempster Street to share ideas for making its positions

By Charles Bartling on January 31, 2017 - 9:59 pm

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What to do if you’re pulled over

Asked at Monday's community meeting what an Evanston resident should do if they're pulled over by police, Police Chief Richard Eddington offered an example of a recent off-duty encounter he

By Bill Smith on January 31, 2017 - 4:01 pm

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Chief outlines police procedure changes

Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington told residents at a packed community meeting at the Levy Center Monday night about several policy changes the department is implementing as a result of

By Bill Smith on January 31, 2017 - 2:14 pm

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Offenders barge into home on Dodge

Burglars barged into a home in the 600 block of Dodge Avenue. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Battery 1454 Elmwood Cody C. Bryant,

By Charles Bartling on January 30, 2017 - 8:53 pm

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Encounters with police: Assessing the risks

Ahead of tonight's Evanston Police Department open house meeting at the Levy Center, here's some information about the risks faced in encounters between the public and police. While recent controversial

By Bill Smith on January 30, 2017 - 4:15 pm

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Pedestrian struck by car downtown

A 62-year-old Evanston man is in stable but guarded condition at Evanston Hospital with a head injury after he was struck by a car at Benson Avenue and Elgin Road

By Bill Smith on January 30, 2017 - 12:35 pm

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Education

NU’s Schapiro criticizes immigration ban

Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro today criticized President Trump's ban on immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries, saying "there is no legitimate basis for depriving students and scholars from those countries

By Bill Smith on January 30, 2017 - 12:11 am

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Education

Anne Sills is running this time as an incumbent

Anne Sills is hoping the third time is a charm as she runs for a four-year term on the Evanston Township High School District 202 School Board, only this time

By Charles Bartling on January 29, 2017 - 4:42 pm

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Sports

One stop leads to another as Wildkits hold off H-F

Basketball coaches at any level will tell you that good offense can be contagious. The same theory applies at the other end of the court, too. Malcolm Townsel’s steal and

By Dennis Mahoney on January 29, 2017 - 4:45 am

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Kits provide highlight reel material in 74-43 romp

Evanston’s basketball team got back on track and moved another step closer to the Central Suburban League South division championship Friday night at Beardsley Gym. The Wildkits’ reliance on team

By Dennis Mahoney on January 28, 2017 - 4:30 am

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Burglars take jewelry from home on Lake

A diamond ring, emerald ring, and an antique watch were among items taken from a home in the 2200 block of Lake Street. This among the stories in today’s daily crime

By Charles Bartling on January 27, 2017 - 8:23 pm

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Mayoral candidates tackle police reform

Asked about police-community relations, Evanston's five mayoral candidates Thursday night offered a range of perspectives on where things stand and what needs to be done. Steve Hagerty said Oct. 10, 2015, when

By Bill Smith on January 27, 2017 - 4:46 pm

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Government

Buyers sign off on city water deal

Aside from actually laying the pipeline, all the pieces now appear to be in place for Evanston to sell water to Morton Grove and Niles. Evanston aldermen approved the deal

By Bill Smith on January 27, 2017 - 1:57 pm

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Re-envisioning Norman Rockwell values

Evanston gallery owner and photographer Maggie Meiners is scheduled to reopen her Platform904 gallery at 904 Sherman Ave. early next month. Maggie Meiners (Marcia Mahoney photo). Evanston podcaster Lisa Degliantoni says

By Evanston Now on January 26, 2017 - 8:32 pm

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Education

Maunsell holds rally at Gibbs-Morrison

Patricia Maunsell, a candidate for the Evanston Township High School District 202 Board, greeted a roomful of supporters at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Wednesday night. A Vermont native who has

By Charles Bartling on January 26, 2017 - 8:17 pm

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