December 2017 - Evanston Now

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Sports

Wildkit cagers finish 5th at Centralia Tournament

CENTRALIA -- Lance Jones hit the first game-winning shot of his high school basketball career. Jaheim Holden proved he can close out games in the fourth quarter --- even without the

By Dennis Mahoney on December 31, 2017 - 10:59 pm

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Business

Evanston’s jobless rate falls to 4.0 percent

Evanston's jobless rate fell to 4.0 percent last month, staying more than a full percentage point below the average of the last five years and down a half a point

By Bill Smith on December 29, 2017 - 9:44 pm

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Cell phone stolen at Evanston Hospital

An unattended cell phone was stolen from Evanston Hospital.This among stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Theft 2600 Ridge An unattended cell phone at Evanston Hospital was

By Charles Bartling on December 29, 2017 - 7:21 pm

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Two to four inches of snow headed our way

The weather forecast says Evanston is likely to get two to four inches of snow today. The snowfall is expectedto start around 2 p.m. and last until as late as

By Bill Smith on December 29, 2017 - 5:03 pm

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Sports

So what if it’s cold? Try ice skating or sledding

With the temperatures expected to continue well below freezing for the foreseeable future, the City of Evanston reminds residents that there are abundant opportunities for outdoor ice skating and sledding

By Charles Bartling on December 28, 2017 - 8:47 pm

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Package delivery stolen on Payne

A package delivered to a home in the 2900 block of Payne Street was stolen. This among stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Theft 2900 Payne A

By Charles Bartling on December 28, 2017 - 7:28 pm

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Business

2017 in Review: Election, police controversy, development

The year 2017 in Evanston was filled with controversy over police policies, a hotly contested election and debates over development. Here's a look at some of the top stories. Police

By Bill Smith on December 28, 2017 - 4:50 pm

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A little warmer … but also a little snow

High temperatures in Evanston will reach all the way into the teens today and Friday, forecasters say -- but they also say we should be on the lookout for a

By Bill Smith on December 28, 2017 - 3:07 pm

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Mayor Hagerty makes ‘Wildcat Wager’ with Lexington’s mayor

Evanston Mayor Stephen Hagerty bet Lexington, Ky., Mayor Jim Gray that the Northwestern University Wildcats will defeat the University of Kentucky Wildcats in the Music City Bowl this Friday in

By Charles Bartling on December 27, 2017 - 8:27 pm

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Rollover accident blocks Dodge

Traffic is blocked on Dodge Avenue between Main and Madison streets in Evanston at this hour after a rollover accident near Washington Street. Police say there were no major injuries

By Bill Smith on December 27, 2017 - 8:23 pm

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Burglars break back door window at apartment

Burglars entered an apartment in the 300 block of Callan Avenue by breaking out a window in the back door. This among stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston

By Charles Bartling on December 27, 2017 - 7:41 pm

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Overnight shelter to open tonight

With temperatures not expected to get above 10 degrees today and to dip down to five degrees overnight, Interfaith Action plans to open an overnight emergency shelter in Evanston tonight.

By Bill Smith on December 27, 2017 - 4:59 pm

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Evanston sees sharp decline in shootings

The number of people injured by gunshots in Evanston has dropped sharply, from 16 last year to 3 so far this year, but the number of thefts increased by more than

By Bill Smith on December 27, 2017 - 3:39 pm

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Business

Airbnb: Evanston hosts made $1.26 million this year

Airbnb says about 180 Evanston residents shared their homes on the vacation rental service this year and earned a total of $1.26 million doing it. Ben Breit, a company spokesman,

By Bill Smith on December 26, 2017 - 9:25 pm

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Government

Parking meter rates, hours about to change

Parking meter rates and hours outside Evanston's downtown will increase to match the downtown rates and hours starting Jan. 2. The rates outside the downtown area, now 75-cents per hour, will

By Bill Smith on December 26, 2017 - 8:38 pm

Real Estate

Council’s new year to start with development focus

Evanston aldermen are expected to start 2018 with a heavy focus on housing and development issues. 601 Davis tower At their first meeting of the new year, on Monday, Jan.

By Bill Smith on December 26, 2017 - 8:00 pm

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