For the next two years, or as long as tax increment is collected from the Downtown II tax-increment financing (TIF) district, the City may continue to share more than $800,000 […]
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March 19, 2008
Today marks an anniversary we deplore. On March 19, 2003, the United States invaded Iraq. Five years later, the war goes on, anchoring both countries to a fate that daily […]
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City to Hire Economic Development Director
By a split vote, aldermen approved the hiring of a new economic development director to help entice businesses to Evanston. With the retirement of Assistant City Manager Judith Aiello, the […]
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Affordability As Long As Allowed By Law
While the City generally uses a 15-or 20-year affordability period in administering its HOME grant program, it imposes a longer affordability period when it subsidizes housing with a grant made […]
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The City and the Not-For-Profits
City Council – the nine aldermen and the mayor – wrangle and agonize about city services and the effect of property taxes on the residents of Evanston. It is troubling, […]
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ETHS Hires New Football Coach
Athletic Director Chris Livatino announced the hiring ofMike Burzawa as the new head football coach for Evanston Township High School. The school board approved the appointment at its meeting on […]
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Study Finds Chronic Pain Harms the Brain
People with unrelenting pain do not only suffer from the nonstop sensation of throbbing pain. They also have trouble sleeping, are often depressed, anxious and even have difficulty making simple […]
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The Test-Score Dilemma at Districts 65 and 202
Test scores dominated a large part of the joint meeting of the District 65 and 202 School Boards held on Jan. 14. A focal point was the difference in how […]
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Closed Session Has Library Branches on the Block
After the Jan. 12 public meeting on the budget, Council members retired to executive session, for the purpose – according to the motion that carried – of discussing “personnel and […]
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Editorial
Kudos to Hamos If you’re reading this on your way to work, call Julie Hamos when you get off the train, bus or el and thank her. As chair of […]