Evanston Fourth of July organizers were hoping to celebrate their 100th year of festivities with this year’s event. They are now going to have to carry that theme forward once again with an in-person event docked a second year because of COVID-19. As for next year’s celebration, should it go forward, “we haven’t come up […]
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Evanston Dimensions | Ask the Historians
After our last column, Paul Ilmer submitted the following question for historians at the Evanston History Center: I was wondering what the original construction and use of the building was which is today owned, or at least houses, Oscar Isberian rugs, at 1028 Chicago Ave. It appears to have a fly loft at the rear […]
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Pay Stations and Parking Tickets May Greet Future Visitors to Evanston’s Lakefront
Parking along Evanston’s lakefront has historically been free for visitors to the area, but that would change under a staff plan that received backing from a City committee June 14. Members of the City Council’s Administration & Public Works Committee spoke in general support of a pilot program that would require payment by non-residents for […]
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Evanston Girls Capture State Relay Championship
Evanston head coach Fenton Gunter was involved in a season-long tug-of-war with his coaching staff when it comes to Jacklynn Okereke’s talents and just exactly where the junior standout could help the Wildkits most this spring. Never bet against Gunter in a tug-of-war – or on the track, either. The veteran coach’s decision to shift […]
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Interest Remains High in Bringing Movie Theater Back to Church Street Plaza
Evanston officials have received strong response from parties interested in bringing back movies to the former Century 12/Cinemark Theatres space and are optimistic the theater could reopen under new ownership in another year. In the wake of the announcement of the theater’s closing in February, Annie Coakley, Executive Director of downtownevanston.org, which provides marketing and […]
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Barely Seated, New Alderperson Devon Reid Places Proposals for Free Beach Tokens, Hazardous Pay Increase for Employees on Council’s Next Agenda
New Eighth Ward Alderperson Devon Reid wasted little time putting his agenda into action, asking officials at the City Council’s inaugural meeting May 10 to consider making beach tokens free and establishing hazardous pay for retail employees who have been working at the City’s larger retail stores during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ald. Reid made his […]
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New Council, Clerk Sworn In
Mayor Daniel Biss and members of the 81st Evanston City Council were officially sworn in to office in a special ceremony at the May 10 City Council meeting. Along with Mayor Biss, the new members are Clare Kelly, 1st Ward; Peter Braithwaite, 2nd Ward; Melissa Wynne, 3rd Ward; Jonathan Nieuwsma, 4th Ward; Bobby Burns, 5th […]
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A Weighty Agenda and Some Potential Snags in the May 10 City Council Meetings
A Chicago attorney says new City Council members and City Clerk must be sworn in at 4:30 meeting. Evanston’s Corporation Counsel disagrees.
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New Howard Street Building Named ‘Ann Rainey Apartments’ in Honor of Alderman’s Efforts
Eighth Ward Alderman Ann Rainey has spent much of her career building up Howard Street, the main east-west street in the Ward that had fallen on hard times when she was first elected to the Evanston City Council in 1983. She is now stepping off the Council, but a building on the street will bear […]
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Firmer Discussions About an Oakton Community College Satellite in Evanston
The City of Evanston and Oakton Community College are discussing the possibility of building an Oakton satellite campus in Evanston. In order to ensure the satellite would meet all the needs of Evanston residents, representatives from Oakton have spoken with members of the community as well as to administrators at Evanston Township High School (ETHS), […]