Sugar, salt, alcohol and a little serendipity led a Northwestern University research team to discover a new class of nanostructures that could be used for gas storage and food and medical technologies. And the compounds are edible. Sugar, salt, alcohol and a little serendipity led a Northwestern University research team to discover a new class […]
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Laundry room burglar back in custody
A Chicago man, imprisoned twice before for laundry room burglaries in Evanston, is back in police custody on charges of breaking into another laundry room. Police say the latest arrest for Jose Clark Jr. 29, of 1546 W. Jonquil Terrace, came Monday evening when officers on routine patrol in the area of Custer Avenue and […]
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Library Board cool to user fee concept
An Evanston resident who suggested raising user fees as a way to solve the library’s funding woes got a cool reception from Library Board members Wednesday night. Terry Wodder Terry Wodder of 520 Hamilton St. noted that when he goes to the beach to swim he has to pay $30 for a beach pass, but […]
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Library outreach appears to lack buy-in
Evanston’s Library Board recently has proclaimed its dedication to outreach to the city’s minority and low income communities. But there was little evidence Wednesday night that those communities are buying into the outreach claim or see it as a reason to back the board’s effort to break free from the City Council’s budget oversight. The […]
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Librarians say get a card this month
The American Library Association says September is library card sign-up month — a good time for parents to help their kids get off to a good start to the school year by getting them a library card — what the ALA calls “the smartest card.” “A library card has always been the most important school […]
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Schakowsky backs more federal funds for housing here
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston defended government spending on housing programs this afternoon on a tour of the proposed site of a federally-funded low-income housing development in the city. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston defended government spending on housing programs this afternoon on a tour of the proposed site of a federally-funded low-income […]
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It’s happening! Town starts to turn purple
You could see it happening today on Central Street — fire plugs near Northwestern University’s Ryan Field were painted purple. It’s part of a promotion for a “Paint Evanston Purple” campaign designed to fire up local residents for the Wildcats’ home game against Central Michigan University on Saturday, Sept. 25. No word yet on whether […]
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City lets tax bill slide for tree lover
The City of Evanston reportedly has agreed — for now — to let the owners of a condo get away with not paying a special assessment for alley paving even though the owners lost a court case at the center of the dispute. The City of Evanston reportedly has agreed — for now — to […]
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Congresswoman to tour housing project site
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston is scheduled this afternoon to tour the proposed site of a new low-income housing development that’s the subject of a $2.5 million federal grant request submitted by the city last week. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston is scheduled this afternoon to tour the proposed site of a new […]
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Second library tax forum tonight
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’ […]