Your chance to comment on current issues...

Submitted by CSNA on Tue, 11/10/2015 - 12:46

CSNA urges residents to comment on three current issues in our community:

1. Breakwater structures (comment by Dec. 11)

The resident at 2715 Sheridan Road has filed an application to construct breakwater structures extending 125 feet into Lake Michigan. This application is pending before the Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR). You can find the DNR Public Notice and the application at this link.

Enjoy pancakes on Oct. 31 at the Legion and help community and vets charities!

Submitted by Deb Weixl on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 10:34

Local Charities will benefit from American Legion Post 42 Pancake Breakfast October 31! 
Join members of Post 42 to enjoy a wonderful all-you-can-eat breakfast while supporting local charities!
Neighbors and friends of the Post and community are welcome to the now infamous Old Fashioned Pancake Breakfast on Sat. Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

You can enjoy pancakes, eggs cooked to order, sausage, juice, milk and coffee – all unlimited and all for the great low price of $7 advance purchase or $9 at the door!

Bluegrass on Central Street - at American Legion Post 42

Submitted by Deb Weixl on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 20:09

Beginning on October 10, a new season of bluegrass music begins at American Legion Post 42 on Central Street. All members of the community are invited to attend. 

This year's line up includes:

Sat., Oct. 10, The Kevin Prater Band of East Kentucky

Sat., Oct. 24 Danny Paisley & Southern Grass

Fri., Nov. 6 The Volo Bogtrotters

Sat. Nov. 21 David Davis & Warrior River Boys

Sat., Dec. 5 The Gibson Brothers

Sat., Dec. 12 Detour Bluegrass featuring Missy Armstrong

Doors open at 7 p.m.; music begins at 8 p.m.

Shop on Central Street Oct. 10-11 and support local charitable organizations

Submitted by Deb Weixl on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 19:54

Central Street Neighbors Association is proud to partner with the Central Street Business Association to support Community Days the weekend of October 10-11. Your purchases turn into a benefit for local charitable organizations.

It's easy. Just shop at participating merchants on Central Street over the weekend - during regular store hours generally from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

When you check out you can designate a portion of your purchase be donated to one of several worthy not-for-profit charitable organizations - you choose!

Community Days is an easy way to shop local and support local metchants while at the same time you can support deserving organizations in the community.

Learn more at the website for the Central Street Business Association.

Nonprofit Urges Public Use of Harley Clarke Property

Submitted by CSNA on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 14:41

A new Evanston civic group formed over the summer has stepped forward with a vision and path forward for the 90-year-old landmark mansion and grounds at 2603 Sheridan Rd., just north of the Grosse Point Light Station, and generally referred to as the Harley Clarke mansion after the original owner.

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Light House Landing RFP-City Council Meeting Monday Sept. 21

Submitted by Mary Rosinski on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 21:44

Come to City Council Meeting Monday, Sept. 21, 7 pm. Civic Center

We just learned that the City Council will make a MAJOR DECISION regarding the direction of next steps for Harley Clarke (Evanston Art Center)
What City Council decides on as parameters for the creation of a Request for Proposal on Monday may determine the future of the Lighthouse Landing Park.Speak for PUBLIC use, control and operation.
Show unity by wearing something blue.

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Letter to Illinois Department of Natural Resources regarding the Lakefront Athletic and Recreational Complex plan

Submitted by CSNA on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 21:06

CSNA sent a letter to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) commenting on the proposed plans to build a Lakefront Athletic and Recreational Complex (LARC) on Northwestern University's landfill.  We object to the plan as proposed. CSNA has endorsed the Rivers, Lakes and Streams Act and public trust doctrine in commenting on NU’s proposed expansion and construction of a lakefront athletic and recreational complex.

The letter is here below under 'Read more'.

 

August 17, 2015

Mr. Daniel Injerd

Director, Office of Water Resources

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

160 N. LaSalle Street, Suite S-703

Chicago, Illinois  60601

 

Re:      Proposed Construction of Lakefront Athletics and Recreational Complex Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

 

Mr. Injerd:

           

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