Artisan bread bakery to open in Evanston with help from Northwestern students
May 23, 2013
Filed under Business, City, Local
An artisan bread bakery that started with the help of Northwestern students is coming to Evanston this summer. The bakery, called "Hewn," will open June 4 at 810 Dempster St., co-owners Julie Matthei and Ellen King said. The bakery will serve handmade artisan breads that are naturally fermented... Read more »
Evanston Community Foundation announces 2013 grant recipients
May 23, 2013
Filed under City, Latest Stories, Local
The Evanston Community Foundation celebrated its biggest year ever Thursday night with a presentation of its new slate of 29 grants. The organization will award $240,850 for its spring grants cycle, the most in its history and more than 10 percent higher than last year, when $217,000 was awarded.... Read more »
Blotter: May 24
May 23, 2013
Filed under City, Crime, Local
Evanston man arrested in connection with aggravated assault Police arrested an Evanston man Saturday and charged him with aggravated assault. The man pointed a gun at a resident early Saturday afternoon in the 2000 block of Darrow Avenue, Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott said. No shots were fired. The... Read more »
State initiative to hire more disabled people, integrate workforce passes General Assembly
May 22, 2013
Filed under City, Politics, State
A bill that would provide more working opportunities for disabled people sailed through the Illinois General Assembly last week with the leadership of Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston). The Senate unanimously voted May 14 to send The Employment First Act to the desk of Gov. Pat Quinn. The legislation... Read more »
Housing options expand for low-income renters in Cook County
May 22, 2013
Filed under City, Local
Hundreds of low-income renters in Evanston will have expanded housing options starting in August, thanks to the passage of an ordinance by the Cook County Board of Commissioners earlier this month. The ordinance prohibits landlords from discriminating against holders of housing choice vouchers, which... Read more »
Blotter: May 23
May 22, 2013
Filed under City, Crime, Local
West Evanston garage broken into, gardening equipment stolen An 83-year-old man's garage in west Evanston was broken into Monday, Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott said. The resident woke up in the morning to find several tools missing from his garage in the 1000 block of Pitner Avenue, Parrott... Read more »
Citizens' rights advocacy group hosts film screening, Q&A with attorney
May 21, 2013
Filed under City, Crime, Local
Days after the Evanston Police Department announced it will increase its presence in the 5th Ward, an advocacy group hosted an event Tuesday to educate citizens about their rights when encountering officers. The Citizens Network of Protection brought about 10 Evanston residents to the Fleetwood-Jourdain... Read more »
Evanston Public Library to hold annual falcon banding ceremony
May 21, 2013
Filed under City, Local
Do not be surprised if you see falcons swooping over downtown Evanston in the next few weeks. Workers from The Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium will come May 30 to the Evanston Public Library to band four recently hatched peregrine falcons. The feared birds known for stunning their prey in 200-mph... Read more »
Blotter: May 22
May 21, 2013
Filed under City, Crime, Local
Possible shootings reported in west Evanston Evanston police received a report of shots fired Sunday afternoon on the city's west side. At 2 p.m., a witness called the police saying a man with a gun in his hand was running after another person in the 2000 block of Jackson Avenue, Evanston Police... Read more »
Evanston Public Library participates in initiative to improve technology service
May 21, 2013
Filed under City, Local
Evanston Public Library will participate in a national pilot program this summer to figure out better ways to serve the community with technology. The library will participate in the Edge Initiative, a national program funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which helps libraries serve... Read more »
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