Tisdahl responds to petition against sale of Harley Clarke Mansion
June 19, 2013
Filed under City, Local, Politics, The Summer Northwestern 2013, Top Stories
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl on Monday night pushed back against an online petition criticizing the city's decision to sell the Harley Clarke Mansion. At a City Council meeting, Tisdahl had city manager Wally Bobkiewicz read a letter she wrote to the author of the petition, which accuses Evanston... Read more »
Evanston aldermen OK 'arts czar' position
June 18, 2013
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local, Politics, The Summer Northwestern 2013
City Council approved the new position of cultural arts coordinator Monday night, agreeing to recruit what one proponent called Evanston's first "arts czar." Aldermen voted 8-1 to move ahead with three recommendations included in a March report from evanstARTs, the city's arts advocacy group. In addition... Read more »
Evanston alderman says she witnessed gunplay near ETHS, urges community cooperation
June 13, 2013
Filed under City, Crime, Local, Top Stories
As the scene unfolded a few hundred feet in front of her SUV, one question about Tuesday afternoon's gunfire near Evanston Township High School stuck out to Ald. Jane Grover (7th): "How dare you?" "In the beginning and the end, these were our people," Grover said. "We've got to look out for them."... Read more »
New brewery moves closer to opening in Evanston
May 30, 2013
Filed under Business, City, Local
A new restaurant and brewery came a step closer to opening in Evanston after the city's Liquor Control Review Board amended its license Thursday to allow beer sampling. Smylie Bros. Restaurant and Brewery could open as a 150-seat restaurant and 10-barrel brewhouse at 1615 Oak Ave. as early as this... Read more »
Blotter: May 31
May 30, 2013
Filed under City, Crime, Local
Two Food 4 Less employees arrested in connection with retail theft from employer Evanston police arrested two Food 4 Less employees in west Evanston on Wednesday in connection with a retail theft scheme. On three separate occasions, the employees worked together to steal nearly $150 worth of merchandise... Read more »
City earmarks federal funds for west Evanston affordable housing
May 30, 2013
Filed under City, Local
The Evanston City Council voted Tuesday to approve using federal funds to construct two affordable rental units in the 2nd Ward. The nonprofit Community Partners for Affordable Housing acquired $277,685 in federal HOME funds, which will be spent purchasing and remodeling two housing units in areas... Read more »
Andy's creates frozen treat to benefit Evanston150
May 29, 2013
Filed under City, Local
Andy’s Frozen Custard announced Wednesday the creation of a new treat named after and benefiting Evanston150, a community initiative to promote ten projects for the city’s future. Project organizers and sponsors gathered Wednesday evening at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St., to... Read more »
Chicago Transit Authority, Pace switch to new payment system
May 29, 2013
Filed under Business, City, Local
The Chicago Transit Authority and Pace will transition to a new payment system known as Ventra this summer. CTA spokeswoman Lambrini Lukidis said the new system will allow more than 1.6 million transit riders, including Evanston customers, to use a single Ventra card or their credit and debit cards... Read more »
Blotter: May 30
May 29, 2013
Filed under City, Crime, Local
Chicago woman punches coworker, flees from scene A Chicago woman attacked her coworker Tuesday at a south Evanston business, police said. The woman, 55, got in an argument with her 55-year-old male coworker regarding a piece of equipment, Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott said. The argument escalated,... Read more »
Evanston businesses prepare for Dillo Day rush
May 28, 2013
Filed under Business, City, Local
Dillo Day is fast approaching, but many Evanston businesses have been working with Mayfest throughout the quarter to prepare for the potential economic boost. Louise Hunter, Mayfest promotions co-director, said the organization worked closely with local stores to increase off-campus community interest... Read more »
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