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Ready, set, go! Contestants line up at water's edge in the city's annual Sand Castle Building Contest held at Evanston's Clark Street Beach on Monday.

Sand castle contest showcases Evanston’s lake advantage

May 12, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

Annie Coakley, the executive director of Downtownevanston.org, the marketing arm of downtown, had to spend some time on the internet to find a professional sand sculptor who could provide inspiration...

Dan Shapiro, representing residents of two buildings on Ridge Avenue, told council members residents continue to hold concern about the compatibility of a senior living project proposed for Ridge.

Residents hold concerns about proposed Ridge Avenue senior building

May 12, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

Developers have brought down the height and reduced the density on a senior living building planned for a triangular piece of land just off the busy Green Bay Emerson Ridge...

Shout Out: Teacher says summer an important time to build on learning skills

May 12, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

Delphine Perrin-Evanston, an Evanston native, joined the Evanston KinderCare program five years ago after a 27-year career as a before-and-after school teacher. She says summer is an important time for...

Evanston has taken another step forward in a major renovation of the Fountain Square area.

Fountain Square plan moves forward

May 12, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

The city has picked a preferred plan and put a cost on its renovation of Fountain Square, the city's town center, and areas around it. Aldermen approved the preferred plan...

Following the Evanston City Council meeting on Monday, Mickey Schwartz (left) and Nancy Schwartz chat with Alderman Brian Miller who helped them gain a notice requirement in a new city ordinance on beekeeping.

New Evanston beehive ordinance requires notifying neighbors

May 12, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

Evanston resident Nancy Schwartz assured aldermen that she would be providing the "Reader's Digest" version of her nearly year-long effort to have a notice requirement added to the city's beehive...

Developer interest in downtown Evanston property gets city’s attention

May 12, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

The city has received strong interest from developers about a downtown property, officials say, causing aldermen to suspend their rules and authorize city staff to consider proposals. Aldermen approved an...

Some residents are raising concerns about Goodwill occupying a large space at the Evanston Plaza Shopping Center, closing off the chance to land higher end tenants.

Some residents question whether Goodwill shop best fit for shopping center

May 12, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

Evanston City Council members backed a zoning change Monday, giving a Goodwill resale shop a green light to become a tenant in the Evanston Plaza Shopping Center, overriding concerns raised...

Children practice their new safety skills on on the Safety Town course laid outside Lincolnwood School, 2600 Colfax St.

In its 40th summer, Safety Town continues to teach good practices

May 12, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

In her red, yellow, and green pedal car, Maisie La Fond took the corner on the Safety Town course outside Lincolnwood School recently when teacher Sonja Bruggeman flagged her down....

Open house set for Harley Clarke Mansion

May 12, 2019 at 9:42 p.m.

The city has agreed to hold an open house viewing at the Harley Clarke Mansion for groups interested in doing something long term with the shuttered building. Officials announced plans...

Mayor, others try out new Divvy service in Evanston

May 12, 2019 at 9:42 p.m.

In riding togs and carrying her own bike helmet under one arm, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, was preparing to join fellow riders in a spin around downtown's Fountain Square area...

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