The Library Board holds its second and last scheduled public forum session tonight about its decision to impose its own tax on Evanstonians. Tonight’s session starts at 6 p.m. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. The Library Board holds its second and last scheduled public forum session tonight about its decision to impose […]
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Silverman Hall takes gold for green
Northwestern University’s newest science building, the Richard and Barbara Silverman Hall for Molecular Therapeutics and Diagnostics, designed to facilitate collaboration between scientists of different disciplines, now can also claim a gold award for its green design. Northwestern University’s newest science building, the Richard and Barbara Silverman Hall for Molecular Therapeutics and Diagnostics, designed to facilitate […]
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Burger joint makes Bon Appetit list
Edzo’s Burger Shop in downtown Evanston has been named one of the top nine “cheap eats” places in Chicagoland by Bon Appetit magazine in its September issue. Edzo’s also was the only restaurant mentioned by the magazine that’s located outside the City of Chicago itself. In addition to praising the burgers, the writer likes “the […]
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Disabilities group to honor head of Evanston service
Jane Doyle, the executive director and co-founder of Center for Independent Futures in Evanston, will be honored at a fundraiser for a non-profit consumer review website that serves the disabled. Doyle created Center for Independent Futures in 2002 to help address the severe lack of community-based support services for individuals with disabilities. The Center focuses […]
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Downed lines cut power, start fire
Update 3:30 p.m.: Two downed power lines in an alley behind 1134 Oak Ave. knocked out power to parts of Evanston this afternoon and touched off a fire in a garage behind the home. Update 3:30 p.m.: Two downed power lines in an alley behind 1134 Oak Ave. knocked out power to parts of Evanston […]
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Library board opaque about budget
Despite claiming their goal is transparency, Evanston Library Board members today refused say how big a tax they plan to impose on Evanston property owners to provide the “sustainable” level of library services they say they want. Despite claiming their goal is transparency, Evanston Library Board members today refused say how big a tax they […]
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City seeks grant for low income housing
The City of Evanston is seeking a $2.5 million federal planning grant to help build a 67-unit low income housing development on the city’s west side. The City of Evanston is seeking a $2.5 million federal planning grant to help build a 67-unit low income housing development on the city’s west side. A ‘conceptual rendering’ […]
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Funk launches write-in campaign for state rep.
Steve Funk, Libertarian candidate for 18th District State Representative, has filed the required paperwork to be an eligible write-in candidate in November’s general election. “Voters in our district deserve an independent choice for State Representative,” Funk said in a news release. “For the third election cycle in a row, there will be only one candidate […]
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Missing bike light leads to burglary arrest
Evanston police officers on routine patrol early Wednesday morning stopped a man riding a bike with no light near Bridge Street and McCormick Boulevard. After stopping the man, the officers say, they noticed a cut cable on the bike — making them suspect it might have been stolen. Evanston police officers on routine patrol early […]
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Thanks, readers, for bringing your friends
Evanston Now marked a milestone this summer — reaching 15,000 readers a month, up roughly 50 percent from the same time a year ago. That’s very encouraging in an era when many people are talking about a declining interest in news. Evanston Now marked a milestone this summer — reaching 15,000 readers a month, up […]
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Editorial: Speak out on tax levy Saturday
Evanston’s appointed Library Board, which wishes to exempt the library from the financial sacrifices the recession has forced our elected aldermen to impose on all city departments, will entertain questions from the public Saturday about the decision it has already made to impose its own tax levy. Evanston’s appointed Library Board, which wishes to exempt […]
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Summer treats: 38 Degrees
The frozen yogurt shop 38 Degrees opened this month in downtown Evanston. Some of the toppings available for your yogurt at 38 Degrees. The frozen yogurt shop 38 Degrees opened this month in downtown Evanston. Some of the toppings available for your yogurt at 38 Degrees. What’s in the name? “38 degrees is the temperature […]
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City’s sustainability coordinator departs
Carolyn Collopy, Evanston’s sustainability coordinator, is leaving the city today after three years on the job. City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced in a blog post that Collopy and her family are moving to the Minneapolis area to be closer to her extended family. She will be taking a similar position with Hennepin County, Minn. Collopy […]
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Klaiber named new fire chief
Evanston City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz today announced his appointment of Greg Klaiber as the new Chief of Evanston’s Fire and Life Safety Services Department. Chief Klaiber speaking at last month’s Fireman’s Park dedication ceremony. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of former Chief Alan Berkowsky. A nation-wide search was undertaken to fill […]
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City, NU collaborate on football promotion
Northwestern University and Evanston city officials have announced plans for a football weekend promotion for local residents this fall. Northwestern University and Evanston city officials have announced plans for a football weekend promotion for local residents this fall. NU President Schapiro and Mayor Tisdahl hold the football at a Ryan Field gathering of officials Wednesday […]
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More find work, but jobless rate unchanged
Evanston’s jobless rate remained unchanged last month at 8.2 percent. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported today that the number of people with jobs in the city increased by 208 people last month to 39,447 but the number of people looking for work grew by 26 to 3,523. Evanston’s jobless rate remained unchanged last […]