Evanston's City Council Monday is scheduled to vote on an ordinance to require green certification for major new construction and rehabilitation projects. The North Shore–Barrington Association of Realtors objects that the ordinance has an "all sticks and no carrots" approach to encouraging green building.
Some shoppers have been deterred from buying locally-grown produce at farmers markets because of difficulty using government food assistance programs at the market.
Evanston’s liquor control board decided on Thursday that a local bar will remain open after the owner paid overdue liquor tax bills and explained why employees served alcohol to a minor.
Well over a century ago, in 1871, Evanstonians were celebrating the Fourth of July in much the same way they do today. But that year the celebrations had an unusual fund-raising goal.
Circuit Court Judge Kathleen M. Pantle has approved the transfer of ownership of the landmark Charles Gates Dawes House from Northwestern University to the Evanston History Center.
Kate Mahoney hasn't wanted to frighten her substance-addicted clients with the news that her state funding for treatment has been slashed by 45 percent.
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