Category: City News

Residential property owners in Evanston saw increases in their property taxes this year for two reasons: increases in the taxes levied by many of the taxing bodies, and a reduction […]

Funding for the Lakefront bicycle path between Lee and Clark Streets divided City Council on Nov. 9. The higher-than-expected price tag, the perceived continued expenditure of funds on the lakefront […]

After nine months of study, the Evanston Affordable Housing Task Force has submitted a draft Plan for Affordable Housing in Evanston. The plan, prepared during an economic downturn and a […]

The State of Illinois has received over $242 million, funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, to ramp up the program to improve the energy efficiency of homes and […]

The City of Evanston will be kicking off its 2010 budget process with an overview/educational workshop on Saturday, November 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Levy Senior […]

With the State of Illinois pushing for a revocation of Bill Gilmore’s liquor license, Liquor Commissioner Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Liquor Commissioners Patrick Hughes, Marian Kelly and Byron Wilson on […]

On Nov. 2, a citizen observed a man break the rear window to a residence in the 1200 block of Wesley, make entry and a short while later, exit the […]

Glowing fires, loud explosions and a Michael Jackson tribute mark the annual chemistry show that Eberhard Zwergel, a popular chemistry instructor with an engaging teaching style, is set to orchestrate […]

On Oct. 29, a new state law went into effect that may help maintain rental housing that has been foreclosed on and ensure a minimum of 30 days notice for […]