In case you missed ’em — here are the 10 January stories Evanston Now readers read most.
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Neighbors said to fear ‘transient academics‘ – Jan. 30 – Plans for an extended stay hotel in downtown Evanston are drawing fears from some that it will attract the wrong kind of academics as guests.
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Food beat: And the restaurants just keep on coming – Jan. 11 – Despite the loss of two dining spots to fire last month, Evanstonians need have no fear of running out of places to eat.
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Judge says candidate stalked ex-girlfriend – Jan. 10 – A judge in Washington, D.C., has issued a domestic violence civil protection order against a Republican candidate seeking to represent Evanston in Congress.
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Long-vacant Osco may have new use – Jan. 14 – The long-vacant former Osco drug store at Asbury Avenue and Oakton Street in Evanston may soon have a new tenant.
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Report: Evanston 10th most exciting suburb in America – Jan. 29 – A new report from the real estate site Movoto says Evanston is the 10th most exciting suburb in America.
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New city logo ideas — what do you think? – Jan. 20 – Evanston’s logo is in the shop for a possible redesign — and here’s a chance to say what you think of the preliminary ideas for a new design that a city committee will discuss Wednesday night.
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Evanston man charged with sexually abusing boy – Jan. 26 – A 53-year-old Evanston man has been charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy he met through Craigslist.
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Volunteers complain shelter kills too many dogs – Jan. 22 – Evanston officials are considering possible changes at the city’s animal shelter after some volunteers there complained that the shelter euthanizes too many abandoned dogs.
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ButterBurgers may show up on Howard – Jan. 15 – The Wisconsin-based burger chain Culver’s reportedly is planning to open a restaurant on Howard Street in Evanston.
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Former Groupon head sells Evanston home – Jan. 7 – Less than a year after being fired as the CEO of Groupon, Andrew Mason has sold his lakefront home in Evanston for just over $4 million.
