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WEBThe number grew to 737 in 1900.…. The Fifth Ward of Evanston, the historic heart of the Black community in the west-central part of the City dating to the days of redlining, has not…. The Evanston RoundTable is the leading source of news on government, schools, the arts, culture and social justice in Evanston, Illinois.
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WEBOver a dozen Evanston residents offered feedback about the first Evanston Folk Festival via a Zoom session held Saturday afternoon. Hosted by Council Member Clare Kelly, whose First Ward includes the festival grounds, the virtual meeting was designed for neighbors to share their experience and hear from representatives from SPACE and the …
City launches new planning initiative: Envision Evanston 2045
WEBJanuary 25th, 2024. Submitted by the City of Evanston. The City of Evanston today announced the launch of a planning initiative titled Envision Evanston 2045, a new comprehensive plan and zoning code that aims to reflect the shared vision for the future of the Evanston community. The city’s current comprehensive plan was approved in 2000 ...
At This Time: It's a wrap - Evanston RoundTable
WEBSeptember 2nd, 2024. Lifeguards Anderson Schirer (with megaphone) and Finley Allen call swimmers to the shore of the Greenwood Beach on the last day of the city’s beach season. Both Schirer, a senior at Notre Dame College Prep in Niles, and Allen, a junior at Evanston Township High School, hope to return as lifeguards next year. “It’s ...
History center spotlights Oakton district in this year’s walk, which ...
WEBMay 12, 2022 · Architect Charles H. Markel designed the home at 305 Barton Ave., which is classified as an Italian Renaissance design. Credit: Adina Keeling The Oakton Historic District lies tucked within a grid of busy streets, which draw traffic – and attention – from the cozy south Evanston neighborhood.
Police encourage community help after 3 Evanston shootings last …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · On Wednesday, following three shootings in two days that stunned Evanston last week, Police Department leaders and other city officials provided updates and answered questions at a community forum hosted by City Council Member Krissie Harris (2nd Ward). Cmdr. Ryan Glew provided the bulk of the information to around 60 people at the Robert Crown ...
A Little Less Grass, a Little More Shade - Evanston RoundTable
WEBMay 3, 2021 · Volunteers Plant 11 Native Trees at ETHS. Leslie Shad keeps her eye out for trees. The founder and co-leader of Natural Habitat Evanston, not only does she help watch over Evanston’s trees, she looks for ways to bring more trees to the community. A grant of $1,000 from Iowa-based Treesforever.org required a match in labor, not in funds.
Residents at The Mather and Westminster Place ask for a louder …
WEBMar 23, 2022 · The bill, which is backed by the AARP and the National Continuing Care Residents Association, would amend the Illinois Life Care Facilities Act, which authorizes the Illinois Department of Public Health to regulate residency agreements that require an entrance fee and include personal, nursing or medical care.
Photos: Thunderstorm topples trees across Evanston, hits beach …
WEBAugust 27th, 2024. Large branches block the 1600 block of Judson Avenue. Credit: Richard Cahan. Tuesday night’s severe thunderstorm wrought havoc across town, downing trees and blocking off roads. Scroll down to see more storm damage. (Tree photos by Richard Cahan.) Evanston police arrive after a tree fell just east of the intersection of ...
Here in Evanston: Taxes, a front story and a backstory
WEBAug 17, 2024 · The assessor’s median market value estimate for single-family homes in 2022 is $540,000, for condos, the median market value is $252,000 and $510,000 for small apartment buildings. Rent for large multi-family apartment buildings ranges from approximately $1,275 to $3,300 with an average vacancy rate of 5% and an average cap rate of 7.93% ...