Real Estate
Plan, preservation panels balk at merger
Thursday, March 11, 2010, at 8:49 am by Bill SmithMembers of Evanston's Plan Commission and its Preservation Commission spoke out Wednesday night against the city manager's plan to merge the two groups.
They were joined, at a meeting of the Plan Commission, by Alderman Coleen Burrus, 9th Ward, who said the merger "doesn't make a lot of sense."
1900 Sherman residents can stay put
Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at 1:50 am by Daily NorthwesternSurge in foreclosures tapers off
Monday, February 22, 2010, at 11:55 am by Bill SmithThe surge in foreclosures in Evanston over the past three years appears to be tapering off, at least temporarily.
Hotel Orrington to get Hilton brand
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 4:57 pm by Bill SmithEvanston's Hotel Orrington will convert to the Hilton brand as part of a recapitalization of the property.
Mesa West Capital has provided an affiliate of Greenfield Partners, LLC of Norwalk, Conn., with $14.5 million in first mortgage financing to recapitalize Greenfield's existing loan on the hotel, at 1710 Orrington Ave.
Demolition continues at Mather complex
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 11:41 am by Bill Smith
Demolition work now is well underway at the site of the planned second new Mather Lifeways building in downtown Evanston.
Questions raised about housing grant
Friday, February 12, 2010, at 12:58 pm by Bill SmithAs Evanston officials rush to implement the recently announced $18 million federal housing grant, some residents are raising questions about the program's impact on one of the targeted neighborhoods.
New grocery opens in Evanston
Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 10:28 am by Bill Smith
Evanston Alderman Ann Rainey, 8th Ward, joined employees of the new Aldi Food Market at 2211 Oakton St. to cut the ribbon marking the store's grand opening this morning.
House where bodies found finds buyer
Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 8:22 am by Bill SmithA real estate agent says new owners are expected to close next month on an Evanston home that was in the news in November 2008 after police found three bodies inside.
Foreclosure prevention counseling offered
Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 7:41 am by Bill SmithThe Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs will offer expanded one-on-one foreclosure prevention counseling and education to Evanston residents.
Mayor calls for campaign to shame banks
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 11:34 am by Bill SmithMayor Elizabeth Tisdahl Monday suggested Evanstonians should try to shame banks into taking more aggressive action to solve the foreclosure crisis.
Speaking at the City Council meeting, the mayor picked up on an idea suggested by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin during an appearance in Evanston Friday to promote the $18 million federal housing grant won by the city.
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