Central Street Neighbors Association

In the past few weeks there have been several car burglaries in the 6th Ward. Most of the cars were unlocked and contained items of value -- a camera and photo equipment, wireless headset and designer sunglasses. According to Officer Loyce Spells of the Evanston Police Department if you remove all items of value and lock your vehicles during the early evening/overnight hours, you have a low probability of being burglarized.

The Plan Commission of the City of Evanston will NOT hear requests from Edgemark (Chase) for text and map amendments to the currently closed Citgo property at Gross Point and Crawford on November 9, 2011. The requests will, most likely, be heard at the December 14, 2011 meeting of the Plan Commission. If so, the City will notify neighbors and post details of the Plan Commission's agenda at the site.

This meeting has been set to discuss the power reliability issues to the residents in the area bordered by Central Park, Colfax, Lincolnwood and Payne as well as the residents in the Hillside area bordered by Thayer, Crawford, Central and Princeton.

Who:  Representatives from ComEd and the City of Evanston

When:  Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Where:  Three Crowns Center, 2323 McDaniel Avenue, main meeting room

The following was sent out by Officer Loyce Spells of the Evanston Police Dept. Please read and pass it along. Thanks. --Mark
 
Good Afternoon,
 
The 6th Ward has experienced three (3) Confidence Scams over the past 30 days. These scams are typically referred to as ‘Gypsy Scams’ and involve multiple subjects who present trumped up stories which would cause one of them to distract a victim while another subject enters your home to steal small/loose items (normally money, jewelry, and electronics).
 

 
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
7 p.m.
 
Presbyterian Homes
3200 Grant Street (enter near Grant and Ridgeway)
James Room, upper level in the Kimble Fitness Center
 
Items for Discussion
Neighborhood Watch update
Launch of 3-1-1 and mass notification initiatives
Parking issues
Economic development update

There is a Snow Route Parking Ban beginning tonight at 11 pm through tomorrow at 6am on main thoroughfares designated with permanent red, white and blue signs.  The Snow Parking Ban will also be in effect on Wednesday February 2nd and Thursday February 3rd. Emergency sirens will sound at 8:15 p.m. tonight.
 
Additionally, a Snow Emergency has been declared between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. for Thursday February 3rd and Friday February 4th 2011. Snow Emergencies apply to streets with parking on both sides which are not posted as Snow Routes.
 

Residents are reminded that they should not leave their vehicles parked on the street during winter storms, as it makes snowplowing more difficult and leaves large amounts of snow on the roadway. Click here to see the City of Evanston’s snow parking regulations.

Preparation Tips

The city offers the following tips to stay safe during inclement winter weather:

Homeowners and building landlords are responsible for clearing sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after a 4″snowfall. Landlords are also responsible for clearing parking lots within 24 hours after a 4″ snowfall.
 

Donations to the annual holiday toy and food drive sponsored by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and local community organizations will continue to be accepted through Monday, December 20. There are now additional locations to drop off new, unwrapped toys and/or non-perishable food items. Please help make the holiday season joyful for as many families as possible! For more information, please call 847/448-8138.

You may drop off holiday food and unwrapped toys through December 20 at these collection sites: