May 2018 - Evanston Now

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Business

First Bank is now Byline Bank

Byline Bancorp, Inc. the holding company of Byline Bank, announced Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of First Evanston Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of First Bank & Trust.

By Charles Bartling on May 31, 2018 - 11:55 pm

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Dodge spray-painted on Brown

A 2016 Dodge was defaced with spray paint in the 1800 block of Brown Avenue. This among the stories in today's daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Criminal Damage 1800

By Charles Bartling on May 31, 2018 - 7:09 pm

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Real Estate

Panel lays out hard economics of affordable housing

A panel of housing experts described the tough economics of producing affordable housing at a city-sponsored event at Evanston's Civic Center Wednesday night. Al Weel, senior vice presdient at Wintrust Bank,

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2018 - 2:30 pm

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Government

CTA, Pace issue new route change plan

CTA and Pace have announced revisions to planned changes in bus service in Evanston that address concerns raised by residents and school and city officials. Instead of having one morning

By Bill Smith on May 31, 2018 - 11:33 am

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EPD will buy your guns for $100

Evanston police, in partnership with Moms Demand Action of Evanston, will be holding a Gun Buyback Event on June 9, at which they will buy your guns for $100 each,

By Charles Bartling on May 30, 2018 - 8:20 pm

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Vandals deface 2 cars with spray paint

Two vehicles in South Evanston were spray-painted last night in the 500 blocks of Sherman Avenue and Sheridan Square. These among the stories in today's daily crime report from Evanston

By Charles Bartling on May 30, 2018 - 6:55 pm

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Real Estate

Council approves 17-story building downtown

Evanston aldermen gave final approval Tuesday on a 6-2 vote to plans for a 17-story active-adult development at 1727 Oak Ave. downtown. The development was first announced last October. It went

By Bill Smith on May 30, 2018 - 2:43 pm

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Real Estate

Panel to address housing finance challenges

The City of Evanston will host a panel of housing experts tonight discussing opportunities and challenges in developing multifamily rental and inclusionary housing. The event is scheduled for 6:30 to

By Bill Smith on May 30, 2018 - 1:46 pm

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Government

Harley Clarke demolition debate set

With a group of local residents offering to pay for demolition of the Harley Clarke mansion, an Evanston aldermanTuesday night called for the idea to be debated at the City

By Bill Smith on May 30, 2018 - 10:53 am

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Suspect arson in fire at Rice Home on Washington

Arson is suspected in a fire at the Rice Child and Family Center in the 1100 block of Washington Street. This among the stories in today's daily crime bulletin from

By Charles Bartling on May 29, 2018 - 9:31 pm

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Evanston cops write 35 seat belt citations

The Memorial Day weekend was a great one weather-wise, but an expensive one for some 35 motorists who received citations for seat belt violations. Unbelted occupants account for more than

By Charles Bartling on May 29, 2018 - 7:45 pm

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Real Estate

Two planned developments face Council votes

Evanston aldermen tonight are scheduled to vote on whether to give final approval to two planned development projects -- one downtown, the other on Howard Street. The downtown proposal is

By Bill Smith on May 29, 2018 - 3:42 pm

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Four car crash on Ridge

Evanston police say four cars collided on Ridge Avenue near Monroe about 9:00 this morning. No injuries were reported, but Ridge was closed between Main and Oakton streets for about

By Bill Smith on May 29, 2018 - 3:23 pm

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Real Estate

Privacy protection or threat to democracy?

Evanston Alderman Judy Fiske is seeking City Council introduction and final adoption tonight of an ordinance that would shield email addresses and phone numbers of condo owners from fellow members

By Bill Smith on May 29, 2018 - 2:35 pm

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Business

City hosts Starbucks-themed equity forums

The City of Evanston will host three public equity forums today to focus attention locally on the issues raised by the April 12 racial bias incident in a Philadelphia Starbucks.

By Evanston Now on May 29, 2018 - 10:56 am

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Real Estate

Two more vacation rentals planned near NU

Evanston aldermen Tuesday will consider approving vacation rental licenses for two properties near Northwestern University. John Ketterson and Irena Vujanovic, who own the townhouse at 2001 Orrington Ave., say they

By Bill Smith on May 27, 2018 - 3:23 pm

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