Saint Francis Hospital buyer faces skeptical audience at town hall
Nov 18, 2024 · Many people who spoke at a Saturday town hall meeting were leery of what the impending sale of Ascension Saint Francis Hospital to Ontario, California-based Prime Healthcare would mean for patients. The town hall, organized by Mayor Daniel Biss and Rep. Robyn Gabel, was held at the Levy Senior Center and lasted nearly two hours.
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District 202 proposes 6.2% tax levy increase for 2025 - Evanston …
Nov 11, 2024 · Property taxes make up over 80% of the school’s expected revenue, and contribute to the school’s operating funds. The district passed a $113.4 million budget in September, up 7.8% from last year.. In Evanston, more than half of each property tax bill goes toward the two school districts: 41% of the money goes to District 65, 26% to ETHS and 17% to the city government.
All four District 65 incumbents leaving board; 17 challengers file
Nov 19, 2024 · The Cook County Clerk’s Office administers the elections for local school districts. Credit: Richard Cahan April’s election for four seats on the Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board will be fully open, as none of the four incumbents with expiring terms filed …
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City announces two hours of free parking daily during holidays
Nov 21, 2024 · The City of Evanston is making local holiday shopping easier this year by offering a Holiday Parking: Free for 2024 promotion. Community members and visitors to Evanston’s business districts will enjoy up to two hours of free parking daily from Nov. 27 through Jan. 1.
City announces 2024 Thanksgiving holiday schedule
Nov 19, 2024 · Facilities. The Robert Crown Community Center and Library and the Main Evanston Library Branch will be closed on November 28. The Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, Levy Senior Center, South End Community Center and Noyes Cultural Arts Center will be closed on November 28 and 29.
Local music roundup: Nov. 29-Dec. 1 - Evanston RoundTable
Nov 26, 2024 · Richie Stephens will headline a benefit concert at Seven Star Venue on Friday, Nov. 29. Credit: Garrett Wade I’m packing up to head out of town, and I’m pressed for time.
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Birds in the garden: Sowing the seeds of change
Oct 21, 2024 · Karlson is an artist, gardener, public speaker and educator in the world of native plants for conservation. Her talk focused on how using native plants can allow any yard to become a flourishing habitat. Chicagoland is important due to its location on the Mississippi Flyway, which hosts over 300 bird species during migration season.