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The most-read stories of 2024 - Evanston Now
1 day ago · That development activity was happening in the midst what a long-time developer called a real estate world “gone upside down” including high vacancy rates in downtown office buildings and downtown retail vacancies at a record high. Responding to those vacancy issues — and concern about the continuing decay of the Civic Center on Ridge Avenue — led to the decision by the City Council to ...
Cars burgled, parts stolen - Evanston Now
1 day ago · Evanston police report catalytic converter thefts and car burglaries in the south end of the city this week. Catalytic converters were discovered missing from cars Tuesday morning in the 700 block of Mulford Street and the 100 block of Clyde Avenue. On Monday burglars stole cash, credit cards and ...
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Fire displaces resident on Greenleaf - Evanston Now
5 days ago · Firefighters on the scene at 1017 Greenleaf Saturday night. Credit: EFD The Evanston Fire Department says a resident of a townhouse at 1017 Greenleaf St. was displaced after the home caught fire late Saturday night. Fire Division Chief Kimberly Kull says fire crews called to the home about 10:30 p.m ...
Snow expected through Friday - Evanston Now
Dec 20, 2024 · The National Weather Service says periods of snow are expected in Evanston Thursday evening through Friday morning. Noel Rodriguez, public services bureau chief for the city adds that lake-effect snow is expected to develop early Friday afternoon with a total snow accumulation of 1.5 inches.
Housing panel signals support for zoning changes - Evanston Now
Dec 18, 2024 · Community Development Director Sarah Flax and Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) tried to clear up some confusion about the proposed zoning changes, explaining that although four units would technically be allowed on any city lot, some may remain restricted from maximizing their allowed units if lots are still nonconforming under the new code.
Will more housing = more affordability? - Evanston Now
Dec 3, 2024 · One of the main policy arguments for the proposed changes to Evanston’s zoning code is that increasing the production of new housing will slow the increase in housing prices. A city staff memo offering that rationale provides as evidence an April 2023 report from The Pew Charitable Trusts ...
Council to hold hearing on budget - Evanston Now
Oct 27, 2024 · Evanston’s City Council will hold a public hearing Monday night on the city’s $342 million budget for 2025. The city has drawn down reserves to balance the budget for the past few years, but faces a looming crisis that could exhaust those reserves by 2027 if spending and revenues aren’t brought into alignment.
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