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Alderman calls pay critics 'hateful'
At least one Evanston alderman got steamed up last week after residents criticized her decision to vote for a 20 percent hike in aldermanic pay.
America's greenest house of worship
Evanston now is officially home to America's most environmentally friendly house of worship.
Panel backs tax break for market
Members of Evanston's Economic Development Committee on Wednesday unanimously backed a proposal to give owners of the planned Farmer's Best market on Oakton Street up to $500,000 in sales tax rebates.
City wants supermarket design changes
City staff Wednesday pushed for several design changes in plans for an Aldi supermarket on Oakton Street.
'Bike the Ridge' seeks volunteers
Organizers of a planned bicycle ride to mark the completion of the repaving of Evanston's Ridge Avenue are looking for volunteers to help with the event.
City plans 'green' alley paving
Evanston aldermen tonight are scheduled to award a contract for what's being called a "green" alley paving project.
Cab driver shot, robbed
Evanston police say a driver for Norshore Cab was robbed and shot early this morning.
Another grocer looks at Evanston
The German-owned discount supermarket chain Aldi is considering opening a store in Evanston.
Two arrested on gun charges
Evanston police arrested two men on weapons charges in separate incidents over the weekend.
Landlord penalized for lead paint violations
An Evanston property management firm will have to pay a fine and replace windows in two buildings after settling a lead paint complaint brought by the Environmental Protection Agency.
