League of Women Voters District 65 Candidates Forum

Submitted by Connie Heneghan on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 18:09

The League of Women Voters of Evanston will conduct a forum for candidates running for the District 65 School Board in the upcoming April 4 Consolidated Election on Saturday, March 18 at the Morton Civic Center in the Council Chambers. The school board candidate forum will start at 1:00 p.m. Aforum for 9th ward city council  candidates will follow.

Sunday, March 19th is the last day for online registration. Early voting begins Monday, March 20th.

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NU-Ryan Field Expansion Forum Sunday Feb 19th 3-5 Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center

Submitted by Mary Rosinski on Sun, 02/19/2023 - 09:20

 

The Community Alliance for Better Government, in conjunction with Most Livable City Association, Central Street Neighbors, and Northwestern University Graduate Workers is hosting a public town hall at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19th at Fleetwood Jourdain to discuss public concerns about the proposed Ryan Field expansion project.  The town hall is open to the public, and will also be viewable on Zoom at bit.ly/RyanFieldTownHall.

Speakers:

David Ellis former co-chair of the Fair Share Action committee of Evanston, who will discuss Payments in Lieu of Taxes( PILOT) and how Northwestern could be making a meaningful investment in its host city.

Kevin Brown of the Community Alliance for Better Government who will explain Northwestern’s history of tokenism and unkept promises to the Evanston Black community, and better options for investing in the Black community long term.

David DeCarlo Co-founder of Most Livable City Association, who will speak on concerns with zoning, diminished livability for residents, and the need for PILOT.

Emilie Lozier from the Northwestern University Graduate Workers who will address labor issues and strategies for ensuring that contractors facilitate union hiring, as well as local and minority hiring.

The town hall is open to the public, and will also be viewable on Zoom at bit.ly/RyanFieldTownHall.

Residents may submit their questions in advance by contacting evanstoncabg@gmail.com.

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All Evanston Should Respect Stadium Neighbors’ Objections

Submitted by CSNA on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 15:50

The Central Street Master Plan and its implementing ordinance were designed to keep the neighborhood welcoming, walkable, and liveable. The American Planning Association honored this in naming Central Street one of the “Great Places in America,” that combines “an edgy urban vibe with a small-town pace and sensibility.” Such an asset generates value for all of Evanston. The Central Street Neighbors Association (CSNA) has worked for years to preserve the viability and human scale of the area, to amplify the neighborhood’s character and strengths, and to promote liveability and sustainability.

From the City of Evanston 12-7-2022 "Share input on Fifth Ward Campus site concepts"

Submitted by CSNA on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 16:07

Fifth Ward residents and the broader Evanston community are encouraged to view and share their perspective on proposed site concepts for District 65’s new school as well as the future of the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.

Statement Regarding Proposal to Remove Seven Parcels from the Central Street Overlay District

Submitted by Megan L on Sat, 07/02/2022 - 12:39

City staff has proposed to remove seven parcels at Central/Crawford/Gross Point from the Central Street Overlay District.

Application 22PLND-0038 was before the Land Use Commission on 6/22/2022 (Youtube link) and the hearing has been continued to the Land Use Commission meeting on 7/13/22.

Statement from Jeff Smith, President of CSNA

Support Troop 929

Submitted by Jim Hughes on Thu, 06/02/2022 - 08:34

Central Street Neighbors to host shredding event Saturday, May 28

Submitted by CSNA on Thu, 05/19/2022 - 19:17

If you have been using your time at home this winter to clear personal documents out of your basement, home office, corner of the bedroom, etc., but have been looking for a way to securely dispose of them, here is some good news!

On Saturday, May 28, from 9:00 AM to noon, Central Street Neighbors Association (CSNA) is again sponsoring a document shredding event for its neighbors in north Evanston. Help prevent identity theft by bringing your personal sensitive documents such as medical forms, bank statements, personal files, and old tax forms to be securely shredded on the spot, while you watch!

As with CSNA’s 2021 shredding event, a truck with shredding equipment will be located at the north end of the west parking lot at Northwestern University’s Ryan Field. Enter from Ashland Avenue using the furthest north entrance.  Volunteers will direct you to the truck and remove your papers while you remain in your car.

There is a limit of 2 banker boxes per auto, and only personal documents will be shredded (bills, bank statements, etc…). Magazines, newspapers or cardboard will not be accepted.  All binders and metal binder clips need to be removed, but staples and paper clips are OK.

Details:

  • Any questions, email us at csnaboard9@gmail.com
  • All residents of the 6th and 7th wards are welcome, but if you are not a CSNA member, please consider joining!

CSNA

Take the Lincoln Street Bridge Survey!

Submitted by jeffpsmith on Mon, 04/25/2022 - 16:39

As all north Evanston residents know, the Central Street bridge over the canal is undergoing reconstruction. The Lincoln Street bridge is probably next. The Working Group for Better Bridges, convened by Seventh Ward resident Richard Miller, wants any new bridge to have a quality, “context-sensitive” design. Please take the Working Group's 3-minute survey about how you use the Lincoln Street bridge and your ideas about a new bridge. Survey results will be shared this week, Thurs. Apr. 28 at 7PM at the Evanston Ecology Center.

“Reimagine Ryan Field” Project Next on Tap

Submitted by carlbova on Wed, 04/06/2022 - 20:48

As you probably know, Northwestern University (NU) has begun what will likely be over a year of planning, conceptual design, and design development for the rebuilding of Ryan Field.  The stadium was built in the 1920s, and is showing its age.  Don’t worry, the stadium isn’t falling down and the construction is at least a year away from starting.  We are so early in the process that there is no information available regarding capacity, design, renderings, footprint, construction, or schedule.  The stadium will not be a dome, which is a major disappointment for some. (Read more.)

VOTE NOW in the Friends of Lovelace Park Photo Contest

Submitted by Megan L on Wed, 03/09/2022 - 06:39

Enjoy the gallery of photos of Lovelace Park and place your vote for your favorite.

Voting is open until 3/15/22. 

http://lovelacepark.com/2022-photo-contest/

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