On Memorial Day, at a packed Fountain Square, Evanston honored the men and women who gave their lives for their country. Byron Wilson, a World War II veteran, said he […]
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Ron Risch Invitational Track & Field Meet
More than 700 public, private and parochial students are expected to compete in the 33rd annual Evanston/Skokie Ron Risch Invitational Track & Field Meet to be held on June 7 […]
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Your Evanston Vacation
With the economy tanking and tank prices skyrocketing, one could do worse than vacation in Evanston this summer. Outsiders say the City is attractive because it is such a quick […]
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Carroll Resigns; Russell Appointed Interim City Manager
Assistant City Manager Rolanda Russell is the interim City Manager. In an executive City Council meeting held on May 7, Council members appointed Ms. Russell to be manager effective May […]
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Celebrate Volunteers
National Volunteer Week, observed last week, was a time to celebrate those who give of their individual time and talents for the good of the whole. Nearly everyone has something […]
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Evanston Team Wins 50 Medals in Spring Special Olympics
On May 4, a beautiful spring day, 539 athletes from throughout suburban Cook County gathered to compete in the 39th annual Special Olympics Annual Track and Field Meet held at […]
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Flowers, Bicycle Helmets and ‘Green’ Bags for Evanston Plaza Neighbors
The six neighborhood groups near the Evanston Plaza shopping center at Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue won approval last week from the City’s Economic Development Committee to spend slightly more […]
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New Curfew for Kids Under 17
The City Council recently amended the City’s curfew ordnance to match the City of Chicago’s ordinance. The new law is more stringent than the previous one, cutting an hour of […]
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City Should Extend the Affordability Period and Recapture Grants Made Under Its HOME Grant Program
In the last four years, the City of Evanston has approved HOME grants totaling approximately $2.7 million to subsidize nine housing projects containing a total of 33 condominium units, townhouses […]
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D65 Approves $10 Million in Bonds; $20 Million on the Horizon
The District 65 School Board approved the issuance of $10 million in bonds on April 21, by a 6 -1 vote. Bonnie Lockhart cast the sole “no” vote. Dr. Mary […]