History and General Information about Evanston, Illinois
Evanston was incorporated in 1863, about twelve years after John Evans, among others, founded Northwestern University on the north shore of Chicago. The city of Evanston was named in 1867.
During the Civil War, the town of Evanston fought on the side of the abolitionists. After the war, Evanston saw a huge economic and population boom. Between 1860 and 1870, the population quadrupled. Also during this time, an amendment was passed that prohibited the sale of alcohol within four miles of the Northwestern campus. Evanston became a town that supported the prohibition movement and the Women s Christian Temperance Union was founded in Evanston in 1874 by Francis Willard. Evanston continued to grow and remain independent of Chicago. Since then, the city has become known for its architecture and beautiful homes on the lake.
The City of Evanston is also a Township. Evanston Township has the same boundaries as the City of Evanston. During the governmental history of Evanston, the area was once part of Ridgeville Township. Once Evanston became incorporated as a village and then a city, many of the township s responsibilities were eliminated. Today, the city has absorbed most of the township s functions. The township has two elected officials who serve part-time, the Township Assessor and the Township Supervisor.
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Man Free On Bail After Gun-On-Plane Attempt
An Evanston man is free on $10,000 bail after allegedly trying to board an airplane at O’Hare International Airport last week with a loaded 32-caliber semiautomatic handgun in his carry-on luggage.
Source: cbs2chicago.com
Driver flees Traffic Stop, Runs Over Cop’s Foot
Police Thursday were searching for the driver of a sport-utility vehicle who fled the scene of a traffic stop in Evanston after allegedly running over the foot of a Northwestern University police officer.
Source: cbs2chicago.com
Man Free On Bail After Trying To Take Gun On Plane
An Evanston man is free on $10,000 bail after allegedly trying to board an airplane at O’Hare International Airport last week with a loaded 32-caliber semiautomatic handgun in his carry-on luggage.
Source: cbs2chicago.com
Vigil Held For Evanston Murder Victim
A vigil was held on Friday night for Linda Twyman, who was found slain in her Evanston apartment two months ago. Her case remains unsolved.
Source: cbs2chicago.com
Evanston police hope vigil spurs new leads in slaying
Source: www.chicagotribune.com