The city of Evanston is giving the gift of parking to motorists this holiday season. Running through Jan. 1, the city is offering free parking … Read more ›
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News
Evanston sees hope in transfer tax
Perhaps as a sign of a warming economic climate, Evanston officials report the city is on pace to surpass its real estate transfer tax budget … Read more ›
Children and family
From the community
Bobblehead Dad: Ho-Ho-H-Overload
Know that scene in old movies and cartoons where the villain ties the young girl to railroad tracks while a train with billowing smoke fast … Read more ›
Other
Win a $500 Visa Gift Card in the TribLocal 30 Day Giveaway
TribLocal is giving away 30 chances over 30 days to win a $500 Visa Gift Card for a shopping spree in your community. Starting Monday, … Read more ›
Seasonal
From the community
Tis the Season to Give and Receive: Charitable Donations Reap Tax Time Rewards
Chicago (December 3, 2010) – According to a recent study by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative, about half of American charities reported a decrease in donations … Read more ›
Crime
Men jump driver, crash vehicle
Skokie Review reports: Five men jumped another man and allegedly took his vehicle the early morning of Nov. 26 before one of them allegedly crashed … Read more ›
Community service, Family
Looking for a Second Chance
Evanston Patch reports: A long table placed awkwardly by the side of the elevator at Faith Temple Church doesn’t make much of a first impression. … Read more ›
Schools, Sports
Illinois high school football: Former Evanston coach, athletic director John Riehle fights cancer
Chicagotribune.com reports: John Riehle is facing his toughest opponent to date. Two years ago the former Evanston football coach and athletic director was diagnosed with … Read more ›
Health and fitness
From the community
Simple changes in the home save money and lives
EVANSTON, IL (Nov. 29, 2010) – Every year more than 1.6 million seniors are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries and nearly 388,000 are … Read more ›
Crime
Dec. 2, Evanston: barbershop burglar, and more…
Burglary Someone forced entry into a barber shop by defeating a locked security gate and stole a television and hair clippers at about 2 a.m. … Read more ›