Residents call for greater transparency with police camera footage
Jake Holland, Assistant City Editor
September 21, 2017
Filed under City, Police, Top Stories
Evanston residents demanded a more timely turnaround of police camera footage at a Wednesday meeting discussing Citizens Network of Protection’s police oversight proposal. They also requested it be as unedited as possible. CNP — a grassroots group that advocates for civilian-led policing — held...
McCormick senior creates company to connect NU students with local jobs
Syd Stone, Copy Chief
September 21, 2017
Filed under City, Local, Top City Stories, Top Stories
When McCormick senior Collin Pham finished his sophomore year of high school in 2012, he and his friends were determined to find summer jobs. After filling out countless applications to no avail, he wanted to take matters into his own hands. Pham and his friends began putting up flyers in his hometown...
Foundation 65 to provide $275,000 in literacy, arts grants
David Fishman, Print Managing Editor
September 21, 2017
Foundation 65, a nonprofit organization that serves Evanston/Skokie School District 65, announced Tuesday plans to provide $275,000 in literacy and arts grants for the upcoming academic year. The foundation, which previously received support from Northwestern, has invested nearly $2.5 million in the district over the past decade, according to a new...
City officials partake in Bloomberg brainstorming workshop
Amelia Langas, Assistant City Editor
September 20, 2017
City staff attended a day-long workshop Tuesday in Evanston facilitated by Bloomberg Philanthropies to develop ideas for improving the city. Bloomberg Philanthropies — an organization that provides funding for philanthropic projects — is sponsoring its fourth “Mayors Challenge” competition...
Blotter: Microphone system, label maker stolen from unlocked vehicle in south Evanston
Jake Holland, Assistant City Editor
September 20, 2017
A wireless microphone system and a label maker were stolen between Monday night and Tuesday morning from a vehicle in south Evanston. The vehicle’s owner, an Evanston resident, called police after she noticed her car — which was parked in the 1500 block of Crain Street — was missing its glovebox,...
Microfinance group launches program to help low-income, minority-owned businesses
Jake Holland, Assistant City Editor
September 20, 2017
Filed under Business, City, Latest Stories
After funds were disbursed this summer, recipients of LEND’s Entrepreneurship Support Program have expanded their outreach, using microfinance to drive growth. The $300,000 annual program was designed by LEND — a Northwestern student-run microfinance organization — specifically for low-income...
Chow announces Democratic bid for 17th District state representative
Rishika Dugyala, City Editor
September 20, 2017
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Politics
After four years as an Evanston/Skokie District 65 board member, Candance Chow announced Tuesday that she is running as a Democratic candidate for the 17th District state representative seat. The position — which represents parts of Evanston, Glenview, Wilmette and Skokie — is currently held...
Northwestern, Evanston school districts to kick off education partnership
Amelia Langas, Assistant City Editor
September 20, 2017
Filed under City, Education, Latest Stories
After four years of discussion about improving the success of Evanston students in postsecondary education, a Northwestern partnership with local school districts is beginning its first project. The initial project will focus on identifying characteristics of college readiness, as part of the partnership’s...
Improvements begin on Central Street, Poplar Avenue
Amelia Langas, Assistant City Editor
September 20, 2017
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local
The Evanston Public Works Agency said in a Monday news release that ComEd would begin work to rebuild an underground manhole and install new cable. ComEd — the company that provides electricity for all Evanston properties — will be working to complete the project near Central Street and Poplar...
Biss denounces Rauner’s plans for Child Care Assistance Program
Jake Holland, Assistant City Editor
September 20, 2017
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Politics
Illinois gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) said in a Tuesday news release that Gov. Bruce Rauner’s decision to broaden access to the Child Care Assistance Program was insufficient for Illinois families. Rauner outlined the plan in a Monday news release, saying the Illinois...
Blotter: Chicago man arrested in connection with stolen bike
Jake Holland, Assistant City Editor
September 19, 2017
Filed under City, Crime, Latest Stories
A Chicago man was arrested Monday evening in connection with possession of stolen property in Chicago. The day before at about 11:30 a.m., a woman went to the Evanston police station after she noticed her Trek FX bicycle had been stolen in the 1000 block of Davis Street, Evanston police Cmdr. Joseph...
Fire department investigates Tuesday morning house fire
Rishika Dugyala, City Editor
September 19, 2017
Filed under City
The Evanston Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire early Tuesday morning that sent one local firefighter to the hospital for heat exhaustion. At 12:27 a.m., Engine 23 was on its way back to headquarters after responding to an automatic fire alarm, according to a news release...
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