A study of ridership potential for an Evanston stop on the CTA Yellow Line shows no clear winner among the three proposed locations for a new station. The study, presented in preliminary form at a meeting at the Levy Center tonight, considered stations at Ridge, Asbury and Dodge Avenues — all of which once had […]
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Evanston ‘L’ service on chopping block
CTA President Ron Huberman today said that rush hour express service to the Loop on the Purple Line through Evanston would be eliminated as part of his plan to balance the transit agency’s budget if state funding isn’t increased. Mr. Huberman said existing local service on the Purple Line would be maintained, but that all […]
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High winds lead to power outages
Widely scattered power outages have been reported across Evanston this afternoon most apparently caused by today’s high winds knocking tree limbs into power lines. Alderman Ann Rainey, 8th Ward, reports Oakton School has been without power since the noon hour. Power failed for about an hour at mid-afternoon at the 10-story office building at 500 […]
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Sienna residents may return this weekend
Residents of the Sienna condominium complex may be allowed to return to their homes this weekend, once repairs are completed following the collapse May 11 of part of a parking garage on the site. Evanston Community Development Director Jim Wolinski said Wednesday that workers still have to reconstruct a walkway destroyed in the collapse that is […]
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Car-sharing fleet to nearly double
Evanston’s Parking Committee Wednesday voted to approve adding four new parking spaces for the I-Go car sharing service at city garages. Two of the new spaces would be located at the Sherman Plaza garage downtown, the others at the city garage at 1236 Chicago Ave., just south of Dempster St. The additional slots would nearly […]
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First look at second tower plan
Developers of a second tower proposed for Evanston’s Fountain Square block unveiled designs for the 37-story building at a meeting of the city’s development staff this afternoon. The proposal, from developers R.D. Horner & Associates and HSA Commercial Real Estate and the architectural firm Daniel P. Coffey and Associates, calls for the developers to rebuild […]
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Cereality shutters Evanston outlet
It seems not many Evanstonians want to eat breakfast cereal for dinner. Cereality, the high-concept food outlet that offered cereal all day long, has shut its Sherman Plaza doors just six months after its much-publicized opening. More from the Daily Northwestern.
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Correspondents wanted
Evanston Now is seeking correspondents to cover community issues and events. If you’re interested in a particular aspect of life in Evanston and you’d like to cover that topic on a regular basis, we’d like to hear from you. The topic could be the schools, youth sports, public safety, the arts — or something else […]
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Help shape city policies
Think Evanston’s government needs some help in making good decisions? Well, this could be your moment to get involved. The city is looking for new members to fill positions on ten different boards, commissions and committees. From the Plan Commission to the Housing Commission to the Ladd Arboretum Committee, there’s a good chance a board […]
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‘Avenue’ memorial marks 20 years
A ceremony at the Civic Center Sunday marked the 20th anniversary of the dedication of Evanston’s Avenue of the Righteous, a walkway lined with trees in the park outside the Civic Center. The avenue is meant to honor non-Jewish individuals who worked to save Jewish victims of the Holocaust. The main speaker was the Rev. […]
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New construction pace slows a bit
The monthly pace of new construction projects in Evanston this year is still running substantially ahead of last year’s average but has fallen behind the hot level of two years ago. The monthly pace of new construction projects in Evanston this year is still running substantially ahead of last year’s average but has fallen behind the […]
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Better than Tonka Toys
One youngster gets a close-up view of a front end loader. Evanston’s first Farmers Market of the new season turned into a heavy machinery show today as public works and sanitation crews showed off their gear for visitors of all ages. Spreading the word about a garbage truck. But for folks more interested in classic market […]
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Cops help Special Olympics
Evanston police are raising funds for Special Olympics today with a “Cop on Top” promotion at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 1900 Dempster St. Evanston police are raising funds for Special Olympics today with a “Cop on Top” promotion at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 1900 Dempster St. From 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. officers are standing […]
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Second tower seen for Fountain Square
A second development team is about to unveil a condo tower proposal for Evanston’s Fountain Square. Viewed from a block away at Grove Street, the existing Fountain Square Building is dwarfed by its neighbors, the Rotary International Building, Sherman Plaza and the 1603 Orrington building. Developer Bob Horner confirmed today that his team will present […]
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Second tower seen for Fountain Square
A second development team is about to unveil a condo tower proposal for Evanston’s Fountain Square. Viewed from a block away at Grove Street, the existing Fountain Square Building is dwarfed by its neighbors, the Rotary International Building, Sherman Plaza and the 1603 Orrington building. Developer Bob Horner confirmed today that his team will present […]
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Housing sales drop in Evanston
Property sales in Evanston declined 12 percent from year-ago levels last month and the average selling price fell 4 percent. Property sales in Evanston declined 12 percent from year-ago levels last month and the average selling price fell 4 percent. Figures from the city clerk’s office show 129 property sales in April, compared to 147 […]