August 2019 - Evanston Now

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Sports

Four scores by defense help Kits roll in opener

Team player that he is, Sebastian Cheeks accepted the decision when Evanston head football coach Mike Burzawa told him he’d only be playing on one side --- on defense ---

By Dennis Mahoney on August 31, 2019 - 5:27 am

2 bikes, cell phone reported stolen

Two bicycles and a cell phone were among items reported missing recently in burglaries and thefts in Evanston. These among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Charles Bartling on August 30, 2019 - 7:39 pm

Catalytic converter removed from Honda

A catalytic converter was removed from a 2011 Honda in the 100 block of Kedzie Street. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Theft 100

By Charles Bartling on August 29, 2019 - 6:07 pm

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‘Kits, ‘Cats and Kids event returns Sept. 12

The free 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Block Party will return to Fountain Square in downtown Evanston from 4:45 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. There'll be games, arts and crafts,

By Evanston Now on August 29, 2019 - 2:40 pm

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Kits show true grit in 2nd straight volleyball win

Evanston’s girls volleyball team probably wouldn’t have won this match a year ago. But Coach Liz Brieva’s squad is determined to prove this year will be different in a program

By Dennis Mahoney on August 29, 2019 - 4:30 am

Thief grabs cash register at Mobil on Green Bay

A black male entered the office of the Mobil station on Green Bay Road, grabbed the cash register containing $400 in cash, and fled on foot. This among the stories

By Charles Bartling on August 28, 2019 - 7:40 pm

Government

Holiday brings city closures, service delays

Refuse collections will be delayed next week and Evanston city facilities will be closed over the upcoming Labor Day weekend. No refuse collections will occur on Monday. Monday through Thursday

By Evanston Now on August 28, 2019 - 4:25 pm

Unlocked doors, open windows aid burglaries

A number of burglaries in Evanston this week were enabled by doors left unlocked and windows left open. These are among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston

By Charles Bartling on August 27, 2019 - 8:22 pm

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Government

Panel to vote on legalizing electric bikes

Evanston's Transportation and Parking Committee is scheduled to vote Wednesday on a staff proposal to repeal the city's ban on electric bicycles. The staff is recommending that Evanston follow the

By Bill Smith on August 27, 2019 - 5:08 pm

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New faces in new places for Wildkit football team

Four new opponents highlight the 2019 schedule for the Evanston football team this fall. But that’s not all that’s new for the Wildkits. Evanston fans will see plenty of new

By Dennis Mahoney on August 27, 2019 - 3:41 am

Golf clubs taken from unlocked Toyota

A set of golf clubs was removed from an unlocked 2012 Toyota in the 2400 block of Hastings Avenue and tossed into a dumpster. This among the stories in today’s

By Charles Bartling on August 26, 2019 - 8:17 pm

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Gas leak at South Boulevard and Elmwood

Evanston fire crews are on the scene of a gas leak at the intersection of South Boulevard and Elmwood Avenue this afternoon. Reportedly a construction crew digging in the street

By Bill Smith on August 26, 2019 - 8:16 pm

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Government

Free bulk trash pickups next month

The City' of Evanston's fall round of free bulk trash pickups starts next month. Free pickups are limited to six cubic yards of trash. The pickups occur on Fridays from Sept. 13

By Evanston Now on August 26, 2019 - 4:27 pm

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Sports

Wildkit spikers searching for winning formula

Despite suffering through plenty of dysfunctional moments last fall, Evanston’s girls volleyball team wasn’t quite as bad as a 13-24 won-loss record would suggest. Second year head coach Liz Brieva

By Dennis Mahoney on August 26, 2019 - 4:55 am

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Strong senior class looks to build on soccer success

Don’t hold your breath if you’re a high school soccer fan waiting for Evanston to finally have to endure a “rebuilding” season. The Wildkits have reached the Illinois High School

By Dennis Mahoney on August 26, 2019 - 3:11 am

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Swimmers lead new class into ETHS Hall of Fame

Swimmers will make the biggest splash when the newest Evanston Athletic Hall of Fame class is inducted next weekend. Swimmers Julia Quinn (Class of 2003) and Charles "Deed" Hardin (Class

By Dennis Mahoney on August 25, 2019 - 3:35 pm

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