Real Estate Archives - Evanston Now

Apartments planned to replace Vogue building on Main

Developers presented plans for a five-story, 120 unit apartment building at an Evanston 4th Ward meeting Thursday evening that would replace the Vogue Fabrics building at 718 Main St.

By Bill Smith on October 16, 2020 - 10:49 am

Plan panel splits on senior high-rise project

Evanston's Plan Commission ended up split 3-3 Wednesday night on plans for a 16-story mixed-income building at 1900 Sherman Ave. proposed by the Housing Authority of Cook County. The tie

By Bill Smith on October 15, 2020 - 10:51 am

Plan panel to vote on senior high-rise

Evanston's Plan Commission tonight is scheduled to conclude its hearing on the Housing Authority of Cook County's proposed 16-story senior housing development at 1900 Sherman Ave.

By Bill Smith on October 14, 2020 - 10:56 am

NU dorms policy aids landlords, but uncertainty remains

When Northwestern University abruptly announced the closing of on-campus housing to most students, the phone immediately started ringing at the Park Evanston high rise on Chicago Avenue.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 13, 2020 - 3:40 pm

Vacation rental use proposed for coach house

Evanston city staff will seek direction from aldermen tonight about whether licensing an accessory dwelling unit for vacation rental use should require City Council approval.

By Bill Smith on October 12, 2020 - 10:44 am

County to offer COVID-impacted homeowners mortgage aid

Cook County officials today launched a $20 million mortgage assistance program to help suburban residents experiencing financial insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief

By Bill Smith on October 8, 2020 - 1:49 pm

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Co-working space to become shiatsu center

The former co-working space at 818 Lake St. has been purchased by Evanston-based Zen Shiatsu Chicago to become its new clinic, school and event space. The property had been home

By Bill Smith on October 6, 2020 - 10:19 am

Plan panel rejects Merion Legacy senior high-rise

Evanston's Plan Commission voted 4-2 Wednesday night to recommend that the City Council not approve plans for a 17-story senior-living high-rise development at 1621 Chicago Ave. The commission majority concluded

By Bill Smith on October 1, 2020 - 10:43 am

Council to vote on expanding small house options

Evanston aldermen tonight are scheduled to vote on a zoning amendment to liberalize rules governing accessory dwelling units to encourage more affordable housing options. It's a continuation of an effort

By Bill Smith on September 29, 2020 - 10:20 am

Aldermen to vote on Orrington downzoning

Evanston aldermen are scheduled to vote Tuesday on a proposal, rejected by the Plan Commission, that would downzone most of the west side of the 1900 block of Orrington Avenue

By Bill Smith on September 28, 2020 - 1:17 pm

Eviction moratorium tabled amid adverse impact fears

Aldermen suggest the plan could make things worse for both tenants and landlords.

By Bill Smith on September 15, 2020 - 10:12 am

Action postponed on 1900 Sherman high-rise

Evanston's Plan Commission Wednesday night postponed a decision on whether to recommend approval of the proposed 16-story affordable housing development at 1900 Sherman Ave.

By Bill Smith on September 10, 2020 - 10:52 am

Plan panel supports expanded small house options

Evanston's Plan Commission voted Wednesday night to support zoning changes that would permit additional types of accessory dwelling units as part of efforts to increase affordable housing options.

By Bill Smith on August 13, 2020 - 3:49 pm

Affordable housing high-rise wins panel vote

Evanston's Design and Project Review Committee voted 7-3 this afternoon to recommend approval of plans for a 16-story mixed-income building at 1900 Sherman Ave.

By Bill Smith on August 12, 2020 - 9:49 pm

State launches $150M renter relief program today

COVID got you behind on your rent? A new state program could help.

By Bill Smith on August 10, 2020 - 3:59 pm

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Development foes attack affordable project

Two frequent opponents of high-rise housing in Evanston criticized plans today for a project that would bring 50 affordable housing units to Evanston. Kiera Kelly and Clare Kelly, owners of

By Bill Smith on August 6, 2020 - 1:39 am

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