Central Street Neighbors Association Est. 2007

Metra North Line riders who are creatures of habit may want to do a double-check or risk missing a train. Effective this last Mon., May 19, the UPRR schedules changed slightly. The former 7:27 out of Central St. now stops at 7:20; 7 other trains before 10 am alter their old stop times by a minute or two, as do some afternoon trains. Other Evanston stops are affected as well, although most Loop arrival times are about the same. Loop departure times are generally the same except that the old 6:35 now runs 9 min. later on each end.

Transit schedules may be downloaded by following the Public Transportation links in our Discover Central Street section.

Received from Marilyn Frank at Coventry Eye Care:

Wednesday 5/21/08

UPDATE: NSPI reported on 5/22 that Jonathan Schell is ill and that the Saturday 5/24 event is cancelled and will be re-scheduled in the near future.

Original post is as follows:

The following are some of the elements of former City Manager Julia Carroll's compensation package, per her "Employment Agreement," dated Dec. 2004:

1. Base salary of $170,000 per year;

2. Moving expenses to relocate to Evanston;

3. Cost of temporary housing (for up to nine months);

4. Interest-free loan of $200,000 to purchase a residence in Evanston;

5. Car allowance up to $500 per month;

The Building and Zoning Department of the City, after considering written evidence as to the past practices of the former White Hen store on Ewing south of Central, has required the new 7-11 management to close their doors at midnight.

On Tue., May 20, at 7:30 PM, in Council chambers at the Civic Center, the Zoning Board of Appeals will meet; the agenda is scheduled to include, under New Business, the proposed National-Louis dormitory at 1620 Central.

Over the last couple years I've attended many Plan Commission sessions. Throughout personnel changes I've seen the commissioners, despite the long hours that Chris correctly notes, generally show patience, courtesy, genuine intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to a better Evanston. Personal civility has generally been extended both to the public and to other commissioners.