6th Ward

Auto burglar draws 12-year sentence

Evanston police say a man caught breaking into cars in northwest Evanston last fall has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Three Crowns opens new long-term care 'household'

The Three Crowns Park retirement community in Northwest Evanston has opened Hartrey House, a new skilled nursing care center.

Mosquito spraying in north Evanston

Update 1 p.m. 8/3/10: The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District has announced plans to spray for mosquitoes in Evanston north of Central Street starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday Thursday night, Aug. 3 5, until 2 a.m. Wednesday Friday morning, weather permitting. Schedule changed because of weather conditions expected Tuesday night.

Parade draws a crowd on Central Street

Evanstonians by the thousands turned out for this afternoon's 89th annual Fourth of July parade. With music from the  North End Bunco, Parchesi, & Weight Dropping Auxiliary, and numerous other groups, the parade filled its promise of a traditional afternoon of entertainment.

Relive the action in our photo gallery.

Library branches get another six months

Evanston's branch libraries will remain open at least until next February after a 7-2 City Council vote Monday night.

Leaders of Evanston Public Library Friends, the group organizing fundraising efforts for the libraries, told aldermen they've raised $171,000 -- slightly over the target set by the City Council last winter to cover six more months of operating costs.

Water main break on Central Street

City officials say a water main break has forced a water shutoff in the 3200 block of Central Street this afternoon.

Fire station gets 'green' award

Evanston’s new Fire Station #5, located at 2830 Central St., has achieved Gold Level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification from the United States Green Building Council.

Park improvement meetings: Want a rain garden?

Evanston officials will hold two meetings next week to gather public comment on possible improvements to two city parks.

Comparing Evanston's branch libraries

Evanston'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

Evanston'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.

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