Evanston aldermen renew efforts to regulate vacation rentals
May 13, 2013
Filed under City, Local, Politics, Top Stories
Evanston officials Monday debuted a new ordinance to regulate vacation rentals, their third attempt to tackle the controversial issue. The Planning and Development Committee last tried to address vacation rentals in April, when aldermen voted down two proposals and asked city staff to take a closer... Read more »
Evanston first graders win national science award
May 2, 2013
Filed under City, Education, Local
Three first-graders from Evanston's Kingsley Elementary School have won second place in a national science and technology competition, the National Science Teachers Association announced Wednesday. The ExploraVision competition, administered by the NSTA and sponsored by Toshiba, is the nation’s... Read more »
City Council approves tree planting, discusses Davis bike lane
April 22, 2013
Filed under City, Local, Politics, Top Stories
The Evanston City Council on Monday approved plans to purchase 200 trees that will help minimize the impact of removing hundreds of infected ash trees this spring. The city’s forestry division detailed this season’s tree removal schedule, which will begin in May and continue through the summer. The... Read more »
Evanston ranks 10th in country for green commuting
April 17, 2013
Filed under City, Local
Evanston ranks 10th in the nation for green commuting, according to a new survey by a personal finance website. Financial advice website Nerdwallet.com published the ranking Monday after studying the commuting habits of 439 cities as part of a series on affordable living in different cities. Evanston... Read more »
Evanston nonprofits Y.O.U., YWCA to tackle dating violence with new grant
April 3, 2013
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local
An Evanston youth agency is teaming up with the YWCA Evanston/Northshore to fight dating violence, thanks to recently awarded federal funds that will arrive in June. Youth Organizations Umbrella, Inc., which provides support for young people, collaborated with the YWCA to apply for a grant from... Read more »
Evanston aldermen stall vacation rental ordinances
April 1, 2013
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local, Politics
Discussion of Evanston’s controversial vacation rentals stalled at City Council on Monday night after proposed ordinances failed to garner support from aldermen on the Planning and Development Committee. Vacation rentals — residential dwelling units that are rented out to visitors for less than... Read more »
Evanston churches reach out to offenders, offer second chance
November 30, 2012
Filed under City, Crime, Local, State
After retiring from his decades-long career as a pastor at Fisher Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Evanston, the Rev. Hardist E. Lane continued his life's work: helping reintegrate ex-offenders into the community. “If a person’s paid his debt to society, you don’t want to rob him of a chance... Read more »
Evanston aldermen pass budget by unanimous vote, discusses 'brothel' changes
November 27, 2012
Filed under City, Local, Politics
Evanston City Council voted Monday on the budget for the 2013 fiscal year and briefly discussed future changes to the city's controversial over-occupancy law. After a brief discussion on an amendment to Evanston's 2013 budget, aldermen voted unanimously to approve the budget for the next fiscal year.... Read more »
Evanston aldermen approve fire lane for Northwestern visitors center amid public criticism
November 13, 2012
Filed under City, Local, Politics, Top Stories
Evanston aldermen agreed Monday to designate city land for the fire line for Northwestern’s proposed visitors center. The ordinance was amended from its original form — a leasing contract between the city and the University — to a flat rate to be paid up front to cover construction expenses. The... Read more »
Evanston Police present racial profiling report, aldermen call for more discussion
November 6, 2012
Filed under City, Crime, Local, Photo Gallery, Politics, Top Stories
Representatives of the Evanston Police Department presented to the city’s Human Services Committee on Monday the results of an internal investigation that cleared the racial profiling allegations against the officer who detained a Northwestern professor’s son. In August, EPD Officer Mark Buell... Read more »
Evanston named Bicycle Friendly Community
October 29, 2012
Filed under City, Local, Top Stories
Five months after completing construction on a new protected bike lane on Church Street, Evanston was named a "Bicycle Friendly Community” by the League of American Bicyclists. The city formally received the award at Monday’s council meeting. The league distributes awards in five tiers: Bronze,... Read more »
Evanston City Council overturns ruling against Northwestern construction plans
October 23, 2012
Filed under City, Local, Politics
Evanston aldermen voted Monday to ignore the Preservation Commission’s recommendation and grant Northwestern’s appeal to proceed with plans to construct a new visitors center on Sheridan Road. The 6-2 vote came after last week's Preservation Commission meeting, when the panel unanimously declined... Read more »
Evanston City Council overturns ruling against Northwestern construction plans
October 22, 2012
Filed under Around Town, Blogs
The Evanston City Council accepted Monday night an appeal by Northwestern that will allow the University to move forward with plans to build a new visitors center on Sheridan Road. Aldermen voted 6-2 to overturn a decision by the city's Preservation Commission to deny NU a certificate of appropriateness,... Read more »
Evanston nears final decision on Robert Crown reconstruction
October 21, 2012
Filed under City, Local
Evanston city officials are considering proposals for a new Robert Crown recreational center to be built and managed by a private owner because much-needed repairs for the old center would be too costly a burden for the city. The city is entering the final stages of selecting a proposal from one... Read more »
Evanston nonprofit's plans disrupted by city's attempt to sell property
October 15, 2012
Filed under City, Local
Evanston is in the process of selling the Harley Clarke Mansion, a move that could be bad news for Edible Evanston, a farming nonprofit that recently won a grant to renovate and utilize a greenhouse on the property. Last June, the Evanston Community Foundation awarded almost $5,000 to Edible Evanston... Read more »
ETHS parents, administrators meet to discuss school's new direction
October 11, 2012
Filed under City, Education, Local
Parents, teachers and administrators of Evanston Township High School met Wednesday at Haven Middle School to discuss the school’s efforts to improve academic standards and educational equality. The meeting was part of a new ETHS initiative called Community Conversations, which aims to inform... Read more »
Evanston aldermen delay vote on landlord licensing ordinance
October 9, 2012
Filed under City, Local, Politics
The Evanston City Council chamber was standing room only on Monday as city officials debated a controversial rental licensing ordinance that would require Evanston landlords to obtain special licenses to operate. Property owners, residents and landlords packed the room to voice their opinions about... Read more »
Aldermen postpone vote on landlord-licensing ordinance
October 8, 2012
Filed under Around Town, Blogs, Local, Politics
The Evanston City Council delayed action Monday night on an ordinance that would require special licensing for landlords and is expected to impact Northwestern students living off campus. The council chamber was filled to capacity tonight with residents speaking their minds about the proposed ordinance.... Read more »
Evanston working to develop gun buyback program
October 5, 2012
Filed under City, Crime, Dajae Coleman, Local
The city is partnering with the Evanston Community Foundation and other local groups to implement a gun buyback program to reduce the number of operable weapons and ammunition available on the streets. Carolyn Murray, co-chair of the West Evanston Strategic Team developed the idea for the program... Read more »
Evanston aldermen consider $50,000 grant for tech incubator
September 24, 2012
Filed under City, Local, Politics
The Evanston City Council met to discuss disbursement of $50,000 in grant funds to Technology Innovation Center Monday, following which members of the council expressed their shock and grief at the recent shooting death of Evanston Township High School freshman Dajae Coleman. In Monday’s Planning... Read more »
Twit Picks/Your 2 Cents
May 21, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Gossip
@edrabbit: Why is Facebook going public? They couldn't figure out the privacy settings either. (May 17) @UtheMANskiy: 4 papers, 1 presentation, 1 short film, 2 exams, and dillo day stand between me and #summer2012 (May 22) @NickKlohonatz: Being bribed by ETHS students for a wristband for Dillo Day while... Read more »
Twit Picks/Your 2 Cents
May 15, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Gossip
@aguywithnolife: Nick Cannon is trending directly under #WorstRapLineEver. Coincidence? I think not. (May 14) @FauxJohnMadden: Kobe's teammates shouldn't worry about getting the flu.. he probably won't pass that to them either. (May 10) @NorthShorePrblm: They aren't letting high schoolers into Dillo... Read more »
Evanston-based Connections for the Homeless wins $100,000 grant
May 10, 2012
Filed under Business
Proposed zoning regulation draws ire of Evanston massage business owners
May 9, 2012
Filed under City
Twit Picks/Your 2 Cents
May 9, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Gossip
Twit Picks @Ethan_Booker: I'd be a bad horse owner 'cause my horse would ALWAYS lose and I'd ALWAYS ask it, "Why the long face?". (May 5) @danecook: If you can't face the truth just text it. (May 9) @AshKetchum151: #ICantStandPeople who say i'm too old for pokemon. (May 7) @ThePotterStuff: Harry's got... Read more »
Twit Picks/Your 2 Cents
May 2, 2012
Filed under Editorial
@DalaiLama: Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind - compassion opens it. April 30 @zachbraff: Speaking today at Oxford. Or as I like to call it, the Northwestern University of the UK... April 30 @TheEllenShow: Why did the mermaid wear seashells? Because the B-shells were too small. #ClassicJokeMonday... Read more »
3,000 Baha'i faithful gather in Wilmette for temple's 100th anniversary
April 30, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
A single voice echoed off the cavernous domed walls of the Baha'i House of Worship until the rest of the choir joined in the hymn that began Sunday's devotion service in Wilmette. "The beginning of the program, that single voice, it symbolizes that we all pray to God alone, but when we bring together... Read more »
Evanston police and firemen square off in charity dodgeball tournament
April 24, 2012
Filed under Local
The Evanston Police Department and the Evanston Fire Department faced off Sunday in a charity dodgeball tournament. About 20 people participated in the annual "Guns vs. Hoses Dodgeball Event" at the Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St. Participants raised money to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. "What's... Read more »
Twit Picks/Your 2 Cents
April 24, 2012
Filed under Editorial
@deafgeoff: I judge anyone who tweets "Happy 420" today. It's Hitler's birthday and the anniversary of the Columbine shootings. 20 April
Evanston's Relay for Life provides funding for research, support for survivors
April 23, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
As 62-year-old Rose Thomas rounded the first bend of the Relay for Life of Evanston on Saturday, she removed her silver wig. "That's the reality of it," she said after the opening "survivor's sooner." Thomas attended the Relay with her husband, Andrew, and two of her four daughters. She was diagnosed... Read more »
Twit Picks/Your 2 Cents
April 18, 2012
Filed under Editorial
@tenorbuds: Honsetly If You're #InCollege You Need More Naps Than A 5 Year Old! April 15 @FenkellSkoe: Lmfao, Man I Swear Northwestern Got The Funniest Secuirty Guards! April 18
Biannual Evanston flea market draws young, old to Robert Crown Center
April 16, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
At Evanston's biannual flea market Saturday, 75-year-old Ashley Kennedy fiddled with a metal contraption that resembled a pair of pliers crowned with a coil of what looked like metallic Bubble Tape. The device was a 100-foot tape measure that predates World War II, the Evanston resident said. Kennedy,... Read more »
Twit Picks/Your 2 Cents
April 10, 2012
Filed under Editorial
Twit Picks @NUDM: A HUGE congrats to Matt Larsen and Katie Amys, @NUDM 2013's Executive Co-Chairs, and ! DM 2013 starts NOW! (April 6) @CHETHAZE: It takes grinding to be a king. (April 6) @Lord_Voldemort7: Anybody tweeting #IHateSchoolBecause is whiny. Is a giant snake trying to murder your friends?... Read more »
Your 2 Cents
April 2, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
What are you most looking forward to this Spring Quarter? "I'm looking forward to SAE [Society of Automotive Engineers] Formula Racing. We're going to go to Michigan to compete against a lot of other universities." - Jacob Buser, McCormick '14
Twit Picks
April 2, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Your Two cents on Team Peeta or Team Gale
March 28, 2012
Filed under Archive, Manual
Team Peeta or Team Gale?