April 2019 - Evanston Now

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Education

Alum pledges $330,000 for new ETHS wellness center

Evanston Township High School students will begin the 2019-20 school year with a completely renovated Wellness & Performance Center, thanks largely to a pledge from alumnus Michael B. Arrington. A former

By Evanston Now on April 30, 2019 - 9:37 pm

Overnight theft of Honda’s wheels on Dewey

The tires and rims of a 2018 Honda were removed while it was parked on Dewey Avenue Sunday night. This among stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Charles Bartling on April 30, 2019 - 8:27 pm

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Government

Parking changes advance amid calls for city-wide study

Aldermen advanced several revisions to Evanston's hourly-paid parking regulations Monday night while also reviving calls for a comprehensive study of the city's parking needs. Some aldermen criticized the latest proposals

By Bill Smith on April 30, 2019 - 3:45 pm

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Education

ETHS replaces two board members

With family members looking on, one incumbent and two newcomers were sworn in to the Evanston Township High School Board Monday night. Monique Parsons began her second term. Elizabeth Rolewicz and

By Jan Smith on April 30, 2019 - 3:25 pm

Bike stolen at Washington School

A locked bicycle was stolen from the Washington Elementary School grounds on Ashland Avenue. This among stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Theft 900 Ashland A bicycle

By Charles Bartling on April 29, 2019 - 8:56 pm

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Business

New shared-ride service launches here

Via, an on-demand shared ride services today expanded its Chicago-area service to include Evanston. All shared rides within Evanston will have a $3 flat fare. Via aims to be a first-and-last

By Evanston Now on April 29, 2019 - 4:45 pm

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Government

City may double some parking limits

City staff will ask Evanston aldermen tonight to approve changes that would double some parking meter and surface parking lot time limits from two to four hours. In some areas

By Bill Smith on April 29, 2019 - 3:00 pm

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Government

City to consider more ‘granny flat’ options

Evanston city staff will ask aldermen Monday whether they're open to expanding affordable housing options by permitting attached accessory dwelling units in garages and garden-level spaces. The City Council last year

By Bill Smith on April 28, 2019 - 3:39 pm

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Sports

Changes coming for Kits after 1-0 loss to GBN

Evanston baseball coach Frank Consiglio knew it would be tough to match the success the Wildkits have enjoyed on the diamond over the past 10 years this spring. Now the

By Dennis Mahoney on April 27, 2019 - 5:11 pm

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Government

City to acquire potential affordable housing site

Evanston aldermen Monday are scheduled to approve plans for the city to acquire a vacant lot at 1805 Church St. that once was the site of a gas station as

By Bill Smith on April 27, 2019 - 3:41 pm

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Sports

Wildkits finish off what Wolfe started on mound

Chris Wolfe never pitched in 2 games in 1 day. And he never had to wait a full day to find out if he was the winning pitcher, either. The

By Dennis Mahoney on April 27, 2019 - 12:51 am

Purse stolen from Honda on Wesley

A purse was taken from an unlocked 2015 Honda in the 700 block of Wesley Avenue. This among stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Burglary 700 Wesley

By Charles Bartling on April 27, 2019 - 12:48 am

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Waukegan man arrested on repeat trip to Target

Evanston police arrested a 51-year-old Waukegan man at the Target store on Sherman Avenue Thursday after a store employee told officers he was the same man who eluded authorities after an

By Charles Bartling on April 26, 2019 - 9:33 pm

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Real Estate

City may force landlords to pay departing tenants

Evanston city staff will ask aldermen Monday whether they want to force landlords to pay off tenants when leases aren't renewed. A staff memo highlights a plan that the City Council

By Bill Smith on April 26, 2019 - 8:55 pm

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Late-season snow storm due Saturday

It seems too late in the year for this, but the National Weather Service says Evanston can expect to see some snow Saturday afternoon and evening. Some forecasts say portions of

By Bill Smith on April 26, 2019 - 8:06 pm

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Government

NU seeks more events at stadium complex

Northwestern University is seeking city approval to hold additional events at its athletic complex on Central Street in Evanston. At a 7th Ward meeting Thursday evening, Dave Davis, the school's

By Bill Smith on April 26, 2019 - 3:14 pm

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