Saturday, May 18, 2013
The Evanston Police Department is seeking the public’s help with a missing 80 year man named Carlos Rodriguez who was last seen early this morning sometime around 5:45AM by family. Mr. Rodriguez suffers from Alzheimer’s and only speaks Spanish and is missing from the 100 block of Callan Ave. in Evanston . Mr. Rodriguez is 5’09”, 160lbs, bald with black hair, brown eyes, mustache, beard, last wearing blue striped pajama pants, white t-shirt, and a plaid blue sweater. A…
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Friday, May 17, 2013

Community Involvement Can Answer Critical Questions about Cancer Causes, Prevention As it celebrates its 100th birthday, the American Cancer Society is looking to local residents to help finish the fight against cancer by reaching full enrollment in a historic research study. Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) will give scientists a better understanding of cancer causes and prevention. The Society is looking for local men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 from various racial/ethnic backgrounds with no personal…
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Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Evanston Police and Fire Foundation (EPFF) will be holding its Inaugural Golf Outing on Monday, June 17 at the Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park. The EPFF is a community group based on a public-private partnership model. The EPFF, in concert with the Evanston Police Department and Evanston Fire and Life Services, identifies needed programs, equipment and technology within the community and creates partnerships with local businesses and community members to meet these needs.…
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This year marks the third year of Evanston’s ban on hand-held cell phones while driving. Recognizing distracted driving as a significant public safety issue, Evanston made the passage of this measure a priority for the safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians on Evanston streets. The Evanston City Council unanimously passed the ordinance in January 2010 with an effective date of March 2010. Evanston has witnessed a significant reduction in motor vehicle crashes since enactment of its ban on hand-held…
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The City of Evanston's Utilities Department will be replacing water valves at the intersection of Florence and Washington which will require water service to be shut off at 9 a.m. for four hours on Friday, May 17. The following residents have been notified of a water shut down: the entire 1500 Block of Madison St., 1427 Madison St., 1428 Madison St., the entire 800 block of Florence Ave., 746 Florence Ave., 750 Florence Ave., 1600 Washington St., 1602 Main St. and 1526 Main…
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Season beach tokens are available for purchase at the Morton Civic Center and all recreation community centers. Evanston’s five public swimming beaches open for the season on Saturday, May 25. A beach token is a season pass that is valid from the time of purchase through Labor Day. Until Friday, June 14, 2013, tokens will be sold at a discounted rate of $26 for an Evanston or Skokie resident and $42 for a nonresident. Starting Saturday, June 15, a season…
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