Evanston State Rep Candidates Raise Funds; Hamos Eyeing A.G.?

Submitted by jeffpsmith on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 16:09

While many eyes are understandably on the upcoming presidential election, many other offices are up as well in November, and if fundraising is any indication, Evanstonians can expect to see a lot of literature in their mailboxes for races further down the ballot this fall.

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Central Street Businesses on Council Agenda

Submitted by jeffpsmith on Mon, 07/28/2008 - 10:42

The parking lot at the Baha'i office building, 1233 Central, is the first item on the agenda at tonight's City Council Planning & Development Committee meeting, 7 pm in the Council chambers. The Council will be considering the Zoning Board of Appeals's denial of the group's request to amend the 1963 Special Use conditions (which require, among other things, a 27' setback and landscape screening). Item P5 is Great Harvest's request for a sidewalk cafe permit. The 7-11 is not on either the P&D or Council agenda.

Deer in our Neighborhood

Submitted by Jim Hughes on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 00:08

Seen Tuesday 7-22-08 near Central and Orrington.

Doe eating crabapples

Submitted by Jim Hughes on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 00:08
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Crosswalk (after)

Submitted by jeffpsmith on Sun, 07/20/2008 - 08:03
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The crosswalk at Stewart & Central after long-needed repainting in early July, 2008. Click here to see previous condition.

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Crosswalk (before)

Submitted by jeffpsmith on Sun, 07/20/2008 - 08:01
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The crosswalk at Stewart and Central prior to repainting often went unnoticed by drivers and pedestrians. Click here to see "after" re-painting.

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Football Parking

Submitted by jhill on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 21:59

Tonight there was a meeting at the American Legion hall on Central Street to hear about plans by the Board of the Frank Govern Memorial Golf Course (formerly Peter Jans and also affectionately known as Canal Shores) to request a permit from the city to park up to 300 cars on two areas of the golf course during football season.

The Board estimates that this will be for from 4 to 6 games. The cars would be parked on hole #9 south of Isabella and west of the canal and hole #18 west of the CTA tracks and east of the canal between Central and Lincoln.

They are promising to have portable restrooms at each

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Ewing 7-11

Submitted by mcw0071 on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 21:28

At the July 15, 2008 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, the Board unanimously decided to recommend to the City Council that the Ewing St. 7-11 should be denied a Special Use Permit to be open 24 hours.

The Board also unanimously decided to recommend to the City Council that the 7-11 be given a Special Use Permit to operate 6AM until Midnight.

It is also going to recommend that the 7-11 be required to turn off all outside signage during closed hours, leaving on only enough inside lighting to provide security. The Board will also

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Thoughts on 7-15 7-Eleven ZBA meeting

Submitted by sjm6 on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 12:39

Last night was a mostly heartwarming evening. For those not aware, the ZBA unanimously recommended against 24 hour operation. Jeff Smith gave a wonderful presentation, as did Eb Moran. All the neighbors who spoke were eloquent in opposing the proposal. The board was on the same page throughout, and I especially appreciated board members Fox and Wilson, who probed the 7-11 owner Mr. Patel to consider withdrawing his petition (as they said "if you care so much about your neighborhood and you see the entire room here- 40 neighbors - against your position, wouldn't you want to withdraw it?".

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