Evanston emergency personnel this afternoon have closed off parts of Evanston’s downtown to vehicle traffic and pedestrians. Church Street at Orrington Avenue was one of several downtown streets police closed off. (Bill Smith photo) Construction debris from the Sherman Plaza development has created dangerous conditions with falling and flying materials. Police say one person has […]
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Mather, other developments on council agenda
The Evanston City Council is scheduled to consider three development projects when it meets Monday night. It’s expected to take a final vote on the proposal by Mather Lifeways to build new continuing care retirement communities on the site of its two existing buildings at Hinman Avenue and Davis Street. The Evanston City Council is […]
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Teardown ordinance scheduled for tune up
Evanston aldermen will consider a revised teardown tax ordinance Monday night that the city’s legal staff believes fixes possible constitutional flaws in the original ordinance passed late last year. A teardown site at 2520 Isabella St. (Bill Smith photo) The ordinance asserts that teardowns reduce the stock of affordable housing in Evanston. It imposes a […]
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Condo project planned for Prairie Avenue
Prairie Joe’s restaurant on the corner of Central Street and Prairie Avenue will get new neighbors to the north if a proposed four-story, 13-unit condominum building wins city approval. The project at 2607-2617 Prairie Ave. would replace what’s now a parking lot behind the Duxler Tire Center at 2620 Green Bay Road. The Evanston Plan […]
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Evanston firm’s medical trials to get more scrutiny
Federal regulators and Congressional leaders are reportedly considering new rules for firms like Evanston-based Northfield Laboratories that test medical products on patients without their consent. The Chicago Tribune reports the proposals are aimed at assuring more community input.
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Group looks west for green ideas for Evanston
Evanston environmental activists hope to import some green ideas from Portland, Ore., with an event April 2 at the Unitarian Church. Details from the Chicago Tribune.
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Schools may cap bilingual program enrollment
District 65 officials say they’re running out of room for the two-way immersion bilingual education program for English-speaking and Spanish-speaking students. They say program, which started with two classrooms in 2000, will need 31 by next fall. Details from the Evanston Review.
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Plan Commission gives thumbs down to Darrow Corners
The Evanston Plan Commission voted Wednesday night to reject plans for Darrow Corners, a 27-unit subsidized rental apartment building on the northwest corner of Church Street and Darrow Avenue. The commission vote came after neighbors objected that the project would increase vacancies for existing rental housing, that it lacked retail space called for in a […]
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Superintendent backs African-centered curriculum
District 65 Superintendent Hardy Murphy urged the school board Tuesday to establish an African-centered curriculum in at least three classrooms at Oakton Elementary School this fall. The Chicago Tribune and the Evanston Review report the program may also be implemented at Kingsley School.
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Evanston man arrested in Chicago bank robbery
An Evanston man was one of two suspects arrested in the robbery of a bank branch on Chicago’s north side Tuesday, as two banking firms and the FBI prepared to announce a reward program to deal with a surge in holdups at metro-area banks. Details from the Chicago Tribune.
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African-centered curriculum up for more discussion
The District 65 school board is scheduled to discuss the proposed African-centered curriculum plan for its elementary schools at a meeting tonight at the district offices at 1500 McDaniel Ave., along with proposals to expand the Spanish-English two-way immersion program. The District 65 school board is scheduled to discuss the proposed African-centered curriculum plan for […]
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Dog patrol wins more backing
Northwestern University has joined an anonymous donor and a local car dealer in supporting a new canine unit for Evanston Police. Details from the Chicago Tribune.
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Property sales drop, but prices rise
Property sales volume in Evanston has lagged year-ago levels for four of the past five months. Property sales volume in Evanston has lagged year-ago levels for four of the past five months.
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Dumpster switcheroo coming to condos
Residents of Evanston’s nearly 5,000 condominiums will get a new garbage hauler next month, and city officials are hoping they can make the transition go smoothly. Residents of Evanston’s nearly 5,000 condominiums will get a new garbage hauler next month, and city officials are hoping they can make the transition go smoothly.
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NU dancers raise big bucks for charity
Six hundred Northwestern students danced for 30 hours straight while supporters in yellow shirts sought contributions on street corners around Evanston over the weekend. All together the Dance Marathon volunteers raised $686,377 for charity. The Daily Northwestern has an hour-by-hour recounting of the event — the last big campus draw before the rush to prepare […]
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Restaurant inspection reports go online
Diners in Evanston eateries can now be better informed consumers. The city has started offering results of restaurant inspections on the city web site. Diners in Evanston eateries can now be better informed consumers. The city has started offering results of restaurant inspections on the city web site.