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Auto burglar draws 12-year sentence
Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 3:37 pm by Bill SmithEvanston 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'
Monday, August 2, 2010, at 6:20 am by Bill SmithThe Three Crowns Park retirement community in Northwest Evanston has opened Hartrey House, a new skilled nursing care center.
Mosquito spraying in north Evanston
Saturday, July 31, 2010, at 6:00 am by Bill SmithUpdate 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
Sunday, July 4, 2010, at 8:49 pm by Bill Smith
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
Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at 9:09 am by Brittney WongEvanston'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
Monday, May 24, 2010, at 2:39 pm by Bill SmithCity 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
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 7:53 pm by City of EvanstonEvanston’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?
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.
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