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Raisa Green, a Whole Foods worker, will sometimes drop off some money or food to help out J.D. Walker.

Downtown Evanston exec proposes campaign to deter panhandling

June 11, 2018 at 3:41 a.m.

An executive from a local nonprofit that provides marketing services to Evanston's downtown area recently raised concern over what she said was an increase in panhandling that could negatively impact...

Residents packed into the council chambers of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on Thursday night to learn how to review their tax reassessments which went out in the past week.

Cook County officials hold property tax seminar in Evanston

May 12, 2019 at 9:24 p.m.

Longtime Evanston resident Harold Shanafield said conversation invariably turns to one topic when he gathers with his neighbors these days. "Taxes are the single biggest thing discussed," he said. "We...

Officials see need for planning in Emerson project aftermath

May 12, 2019 at 9:23 p.m.

The Evanston City Council's rejection of a developer's proposed high-rise at 831 Emerson St. may open opportunities for the city to devise a plan for the area that would allow...

Shout Out: Evanston resident stars in country music comedy

May 12, 2019 at 9:23 p.m.

Evanston resident Frank Nall stars in "New Country," a comedy which opened at Chicago's Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave., on Feb. 27 and runs through May 14. The play...

In a workshop at the Levy Cener on Tuesday, Evanston residents get down to work filling out question sheets seeking their views on the Evanston Police Department.

Evanston residents share experiences with police in diversity workshop

May 12, 2019 at 9:22 p.m.

At the Levy Center on a recent Tuesday night, community members gathered in a room and were engaged in conversation on how they thought the Evanston Police Department could improve...

Studios such as Bottle and Bottega already occupy downtown spots, but offer services, such as that studio's wine and painting classes.

Downtown artist studios could have greater visibility under proposal

May 12, 2019 at 9:22 p.m.

Artist studios are currently permitted in the city in above ground buildings throughout downtown, but they soon could occupy more ground-floor space under an ordinance change now in front of...

Dan Schermerhorn, of Schermerhorn and Co., was among the property owners addressing council members about concerns over rental building licensing changes.

Landlords voice concerns to licensing changes in proposed ordinance

May 12, 2019 at 9:22 p.m.

As the owner of North Shore Apartments and Condos in Evanston, Eric Paset is involved in the management of "a lot of buildings," many located near Northwestern University's campus. When...

Shout Out: Elizabeth Lazar, Evanston writer explores cultural, political side

May 12, 2019 at 9:22 p.m.

As a writer, advisor to the United Nations-funded human rights group artworksprojects.org, and single mother of two, Elizabeth Lazar, Evanston Township High School class of 1994, brings a special perspective...

City Council votes down Emerson development geared toward students

May 12, 2019 at 9:22 p.m.

Evanston City Council members closed the books Monday on developers bid to build a 12-story, 267-unit apartment building at 831 Emerson St., largely marketed toward students, with some saying the...

Advanced Disposal and other private garbage collection companies bring solid waste collected from businesses in Evanston and other communities to the station. From there the waste is loaded up on larger trucks and then transferred to outside landfills.

Evanston settles in suit over waste transfer station

May 12, 2019 at 9:22 p.m.

Evanston has agreed to settle a lawsuit that a waste disposal company brought against the city after it imposed a fee on the company's waste transfer station. The City Council...

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