6th Ward
Park improvement meetings: Want a rain garden?
Friday, March 12, 2010, at 12:44 pm by Bill SmithEvanston officials will hold two meetings next week to gather public comment on possible improvements to two city parks.
Comparing Evanston's branch libraries
Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at 6:34 pm by Bill SmithEvanston's branch libraries -- threatened with closure by the city's budget crisis -- were something of a study in contrasts during brief observational visits today.
City faces $8M budget gap for next year
Thursday, October 15, 2009, at 10:27 pm by Bill SmithEvanston's city manager says the city is heading into next year's budget planning process facing an $8 million revenue shortfall in its general fund.
This year's general fund budget, net of inter-fund transfers, totaled $83.5 million, so the projected revenue shortfall for next year is nearly 10 percent of general fund spending.
Headstones found on northwest side
Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 2:39 pm by Bill SmithEvanston police say workers on a curb replacement project in northwest Evanston uncovered four tombstones this morning.
Rabid bat found on north side
Saturday, August 15, 2009, at 2:37 pm by City of EvanstonThe Illinois Department of Public Heath’s state laboratory says a a rabid bat has been found on Evanston’s north side.
Bugs enlisted to battle borer
Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at 7:56 am by Bill SmithThe U.S. Forest Service plans to release tiny wasps in North Evanston this week to battle the Emerald Ash Borer, which is blamed for killing 2,000 ash trees in Evanston since 2006.
Heavy rain floods some streets
Friday, June 19, 2009, at 5:05 pm by Bill SmithEvanston public works officials say more than four inches of rain has fallen in the city so far today and some streets are flooding and sewers are overflowing.
One arrested after high-speed chase
Friday, May 22, 2009, at 1:31 pm by Bill SmithCharges have been filed against one man after a high-speed chase through northwest Evanston that followed a shooting incident on Emerson Street early Thursday.
The Evanston Community Development Corporation (“ECDC”) invites you to celebrate the contributions of Leon “Sonny” Robinson, Jr.
Monday, April 20, 2009, at 4:54 pm by Precious WrightECDC ANNOUNCES 2009
Note to 6th Ward Supporters
Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at 10:54 pm by chris_hartI wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your support and encouragement throughout this past local election.
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