Cheesie’s to close Evanston location
Syd Stone, City Editor
June 6, 2018
Filed under Business, City, Latest Stories, Top Stories
Much to the Northwestern community’s dismay, Cheesie’s Pub & Grub announced in a Facebook post Wednesday afternoon that its Evanston location will close Friday. “As much as it pains us to have to do this....the time has come,” the post said. “We loved our time with you all but due to rent...
Elderly woman injured in head-on collision on Dempster
Colin Boyle, Photo Editor
June 5, 2018
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local, Top Stories
Two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision near the intersection of Dempster Street and Fowler Avenue early Monday evening. Evanston police are following up on the crash investigation, but Evanston police communications coordinator Perry Polinski said a vehicle was struck when another vehicle...
City pushes forward with water pump despite resident opposition
Colin Boyle, Photo Editor
June 1, 2018
Filed under City, City Features, Latest Stories, Local
A vacant lot, two villages in need of water and a vocal community caught in between it all. Evanston is set to begin construction on a water pump this summer in an attempt to generate revenue from nearby suburbs. Meanwhile, a handful of 5th Ward residents have been working as a task force for nearly...
Mayor hopes to be ‘honest broker’ with residents, focus on city finances
Kristina Karisch, Development and Recruitment Editor
June 1, 2018
Filed under City, City Features, Latest Stories
More than a year after taking office, Mayor Steve Hagerty said he is fully realizing the “all-encompassing” nature of his job. From overseeing City Council meetings to focusing on the city’s finances and interacting with residents from all walks of life, Hagerty said his tenure has been a “very...
Evanston residents to rally in Fountain Square for national gun violence awareness efforts
Syd Stone, City Editor
June 1, 2018
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local
Evanston residents will gather in Fountain Square on Saturday to rally in support of gun control as part of the national Wear Orange Day. The campaign begins Friday on National Gun Violence Awareness Day when people all over the country will show their support for gun violence prevention with rallies...
Illinois lawmakers pass state budget, Rauner set for approval
Syd Stone, City Editor
June 1, 2018
Filed under City, Latest Stories, National
After years of sharp partisan differences, Illinois senators overwhelmingly approved a new spending plan Thursday, paving the way for a full budget to be in place ahead of the next fiscal year for the first time since Gov. Bruce Rauner took office in 2015. The Illinois House approved the $38.5 billion...
Residents petition to protect Youth and Young Adult division from budget cuts
Samantha Handler, Assistant City Editor
June 1, 2018
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local
About 1,100 residents have signed a petition to support full funding for the Youth and Young Adult division as the program faces cuts during the city’s priority-based budgeting process, the division’s community services manager Kevin Brown said. Brown said he created the petition to raise awareness...
Blotter: Evanston man arrested in connection with possession of controlled substance
Nikki Baim, Reporter
June 1, 2018
Filed under City, Crime, Latest Stories
A 19-year-old Evanston man was arrested Wednesday in connection with possession of a controlled substance in south Evanston. Police responded to an attempted apartment robbery in the 100 block of Elmwood Avenue at 3:22 a.m., Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said. The man was leaving the building carrying...
CTA, Pace share draft proposal of bus route changes
Syd Stone, City Editor
May 31, 2018
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local
Pace and the Chicago Transit Authority announced a draft proposal Wednesday for changes to the city’s transit service plan, aiming to supplement service that will be eliminated with the 205 Chicago/Golf Road CTA bus route, according to a city news release. In April, Pace and CTA announced a proposal...
City hosts panel of experts to discuss affordable housing strategies
Clare Proctor, Reporter
May 31, 2018
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local
A group of housing experts discussed different approaches to maintaining affordable housing in Evanston at a panel presentation Wednesday. The panel, hosted by the city, featured Al Weel, senior vice president of commercial real estate at Wintrust Bank; Tim Klont, vice president and manager of the...
Evanston Arts Council announces cultural fund grant awardees
Wilson Chapman, Reporter
May 31, 2018
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local
The Evanston Arts Council awarded grants to 12 recipients Friday as part of the 2018-19 cycle of its Cultural Fund Grant Program. According to a Friday news release from the Arts Council, the program’s funds were provided by the city, which distributed $30,000 in total to various awardees. Five...
Illinois House approves Equal Rights Amendment
Syd Stone, City Editor
May 31, 2018
Filed under City, Latest Stories, National, Top Stories
The Illinois House voted 72-45 on Wednesday to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution, becoming the 37th state to greenlight the amendment designed to guarantee equal rights for all citizens regardless of sex. The House vote follows an April vote by the Senate, and the...
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