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Winnetka resident strikes deal to have trespassing charge dropped
A Winnetka resident has reached a tentative agreement in court to have a trespassing charge stemming from an incident at billionaire Justin Ishbia’s property dropped. Ted Wynnychenko appeared before Cook County Circuit Court Judge Michele Gemski on July 22 at the Skokie Courthouse and agreed to submit a letter promising not to enter the construction site at 205 Sheridan Road while construction ...
Review Board hears Calusinski clemency petition
A petition seeking clemency for Carpentersville’s Melissa Calusinski is in the hands of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, and ultimately, Gov. JB Pritzker. The argument for her release was presented at a July 9 hearing in Springfield, with Lake County prosecutors and her defense attorney, and witnesses for both sides, in attendance.
Glencoe Residents to Determine Future of Parks with $14.7 Million Bond Referendum in November 2024 Ballot
Residents of Glencoe are facing a decision that will shape the future of their community's parks and facilities. A $14.7 million bond referendum will appear on the November 2024 ballot, tantalizing voters with visions of updated playgrounds, improved accessibility, and modernized maintenance facilities. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Glencoe Park District Board unanimously voted on July 17 to put the 25-year bond sale referendum to a vote, aiming to enhance the district without increasing property taxes.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Thursday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Thursday morning, Evanston. The city conducts annual inspections of recycling bins to reduce contamination and raise awareness. Check out Joerg Metzner’s photo essay chronicling the process (above, city Solid Waste Coordinator Brian Zimmerman) along with tips on what can and can’t be recycled in city bins.
6 Republicans vying for Northfield Township Board of Trustee seats in August election
WASHTENAW COUNTY - Six Republicans are facing off for four open seats on the Northfield Township Board of Trustees in the Aug. 6 primary election. Incumbent trustees Janet Chick, Nate Muchow and Timothy Saville are all seeking re-election. They are being challenged by Paul Michel, Jacob Donner and Mark Stanalajczo.
Annual recycling audit focuses on cart compliance
Once a year, city staff inspects the contents of recycle carts to help households keep non-recyclable trash out of recycling bins. This year, the audit area included the Monday collection route, which primarily encompasses the Eighth and Ninth Wards and part of the Second Ward. “Cart tagging is a method...
Parks and Rec staff and board disagree over approach to creating new parks
At the July 18 Parks and Recreation Board meeting, disagreement between staff and board members – mayoral appointees approved by the City Council – over city projects sparked tensions, prompting a council member in the audience to speak up. At the meeting, staff and board members were working...
Hinsdale falling behind the competition on latest ranking
I am sorry to report Hinsdale once again has fallen short of the North Shore. One of those fancy "W" towns - Winnetka - beat out Hinsdale for the No. 1 spot on the latest list published by HomeSnacks. What is HomeSnacks, you ask?. We're not entirely sure, but it...
‘Serious and significant risks’: Council discusses details of internet outage
Evanston’s top information security officer provided details to a city committee Monday about the severing of fiber optic cables on July 1 that left many of the city’s major public buildings without internet for three days and also affected Northwestern University. First Ward Council Member Clare Kelly, the...
5th Ward residents hear proposal for soccer pitch, updates on Envision Evanston
Divided reactions greeted a proposal to develop a soccer pitch on an empty grass plot at Jackson Avenue and Emerson Street that was described Thursday at a virtual Fifth Ward meeting. An update also was shared about plans for the next phase in the Envision Evanston 2045 initiative. Neal Levin...
Information for the city’s 2025 Consolidated Elections is now available
For those interested in running for municipal office in the upcoming 2025 Consolidated Election, information is now available. Consolidated primary election petition circulation begins on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Filing Deadlines:. First day for filing petitions is on Monday, October 21, 2024. First day to file nomination petitions with the...
City faces engineering staff vacancies
Despite challenges like understaffing and past underinvestment in park infrastructure, the city continues to make slow progress on park renovations that meet community needs and Parks and Recreation Board goals. Capital Planning and Engineering Bureau Chief Lara Biggs presented a list of in-progress and planned renovations included in a draft...
Resident committees suffering from “food fights,” says mayor
At base, the City of Evanston’s boards, commissions and committees (or BCCs, for short) are designed to address a simple logistical fact: no matter how passionate or knowledgable its members are are, the nine-person City Council alone has neither the time nor the expertise to develop and deliberate every policy in every area from the ground up that they – and the community – want to see implemented.
Mayor Biss: Letter to boards, commissions and committees
Editor’s note: Mayor Daniel Biss sent the following email to members of the city’s boards, commissions and committees Wednesday afternoon, after the RoundTable reported on Biss’ effort to address what he sees as a dysfunctional system. Dear members of Evanston’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions,. Thank you...
National Night Out Event, August 6
Evanston community members are invited to celebrate National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, August 6, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Centennial Park, 1631 Sheridan Rd. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes public safety, community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie to help make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places.
City Council will consider hiking elected officials’ pay next term
Evanston’s City Council will deliberate where to set the salaries for the city’s part-time mayor and council members and full-time clerk for the 2025-29 term in late August, after reviewing and accepting the final report and recommendations of the Compensation Committee at their meeting Monday night. Elected officials’...
Village Launching New Portal to Streamline Building Permit Applications & Code Enforcement
The Village is launching a new cloud-based software called Cloudpermit that will allow community members to complete their entire building permit process online and easily submit code enforcement concerns. Code Enforcement Portal Now Active. Through Cloudpermit, users can submit a concern by searching for an address or selecting an address...
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