Submitted by Jim Hughes on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 16:16
Central Street has a burdgeoning Bluegrass venue and some great music. Former Evanston resident Chip Covington has assebled a roster of great talent and a really user friendly venue--the American Legion Post 42 hall next to the Chandler Center at 1030 Central. Beer is $3.00 and Pizza $8.00 and you don't have to be an AL member. The upcoming schedule includes:
Submitted by margi on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 15:48
Good news has come from Executive Chef Jonadab Silva who reports that Jacky’s Bistro will be reopening as Jacky’s on Prairie. Under new management, Silva will be partnering with restaurateur David Lipschutz, both of Blind Faith Café on Dempster St. in Evanston.
Silva promises classical French cuisine and a wine cellar featuring over 150 wines. There will be minimal renovation to the 100 seat restaurant. Look for Jacky’s to reopen in mid-October.
Jacky’s on Prairie, 2545 Prairie Ave., Evanston; 847-733-0899
Submitted by Crheneghan on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 18:33
August 27th at 7 p.m. the North Branch Book Group will meet to discuss Peace Like a River by Leif Erickson. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the North Branch.
www.epl.org/index.php
Submitted by Mary Rosinski on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 21:10
It's not too late to take advantage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2008. for qualitifed buyers who purchase their principal residence between January 1 and December 1st 2009.
If you are a 1st time homebuyer, defined as someone who has not owned a home in the past 3 years, you can have a tax credit of up to 10% of your purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000 if you close on a property before December 1,2009
Submitted by MarkTendam on Thu, 07/30/2009 - 21:56
Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
“Give Neighborhood Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party”
This year we will be celebrating our individual block parties on Tuesday, August 4(6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) along with other cities and states throughout the USA.
What Is National Night Out?
Submitted by Jane Grover on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 11:56
Central Street gets a facelift this summer. Central Street, including its parking lanes, will be resurfaced between McDaniel and Ashland and from Asbury to Sherman. The project begins August 17 and is expected to take eight weeks.
Because Central Street belongs to the State of Illinois, funding for the project will come from the Illinois Department of Transportation. For more information, contact Paul Schneider, City Engineer, City of Evanston, 847-448-8291.
Submitted by Jane Grover on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 16:34
Please join me for a 7th Ward Meeting on Thursday, July 16 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Boulevard. Speakers include Officer Loyce Spells of the Evanston Police Department's Problem Solving Team, and Mr.
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