Politics & Government

NU Prof. Resigns, Blames Party Hearty Students; Pritzker Bid for Historic Mansion

Here's a look at the most-read stories this week in Evanston from a Patch columinst asking where's the outrage over violence to Evanston Mayor responding to Harley-Clarke Mansion Petition.

An adjunct professor in the school of medicine says he quit his job and plans to sell his home near campus after students left beer cans in his hedges one too many times.

Where's the Outrage Over Continued Violence In Evanston?

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Patch columnist Christine Wolf asks: "Why aren’t we talking more – or more outraged – after last week’s violence at Church and Dodge?"

Limited Beach Access in Pritzker Bid for Harley-Clarke Mansion

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Col. James Pritzker is willing to negotiate his $1.2 million bid for the city-owned Harley-Clarke Mansion, according to minutes of three closed-session meetings.

Mayor Responds to Harley-Clarke Mansion Petition

After more than 600 people signed a petition opposing the sale, Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl says the city can't afford upkeep, and promises future negotiations will be public.

Police Chief: Stop and Frisk ‘Has Already Resulted in Some Benefits’

Evanston police Chief Richard Eddington outlined a redeployment of officers and new policies by the department at a recent city council meeting.

Evanston Man Charged with Trying to Sell Stolen Car Twice in 3 Days

An Evanston man was charged with three counts of burglary after police say he sold a stolen car, stole it back from the buyer and then tried to sell it again to undercover police, all while using altered or forged paperwork for the car.

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