Samantha Handler
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Libraries, Publishers Battle Over Terms for E-Books’ Use (1)
States that want to give libraries a better deal on e-books are watching a publishers’ suit against Maryland, the first state to set terms for how digital books are distributed for public borrowing. → Read More
Libraries, Publishers Battle Over Terms for E-Books’ Use (1)
States that want to give libraries a better deal on e-books are watching a publishers’ suit against Maryland, the first state to set terms for how digital books are distributed for public borrowing. → Read More
Democrats Try to Ride Youth Wave in Georgia With Senate at Stake
Democratic organizers and campaigns are hoping young voters in Georgia will break turnout records again — or at least come close — and give the winning edge to the party’s candidates in a pair of January runoffs that will determine control of the Senate. → Read More
Senate Race Runoff in Georgia Kicks Off With Democrat’s First Ad
The Rev. Raphael Warnock launched a TV ad Thursday in the special election runoff for one of Georgia’s two Senate seats, while votes are still being counted in the race for the state’s other one. → Read More
Democrats’ House Majority Expansion Plan Based in Texas Suburbs
Democrats are working to capitalize on down-ballot opportunities in Texas even if they come up short statewide. → Read More
House Election Delayed by Death Likely to Get More Competitive
Candidates in a Minnesota swing district will have an additional three months to campaign before a February special election — an unusual situation that likely benefits the Republican challenger to freshman Democratic Rep. Angie Craig. → Read More
Big GOP Primary Spending to Face 2018’s Most Surprising Winner
The crowded Republican race to take on the biggest surprise of the 2018 midterms is coming down in the final week to a few top contenders highlighting their distinct backgrounds and support for the president. → Read More
Blotter: Woman shot on Sherman Ave., Items taken from Jewel
A 46-year-old woman was shot by an individual in a passing car while walking in the 700 block of Sherman Ave., Evanston police said. Evanston police Cmndr. Ryan Glew said police received multiple reports of shots fired and were advised that a woman had been shot. The woman told police she saw a car pull... → Read More
Nonprofit plans to submit another bid for Harley Clarke Mansion
Following City Council’s sudden denial of the group’s proposal to take over the Harley Clarke Mansion last year, the nonprofit formerly known as Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens is coming back with a new plan. The group — now called Evanston Community Lakehouse and Gardens — has been preparing a new proposal to determine the use... → Read More
Evanston Ethics board to examine complaint against Peter Braithwaite
Evanston’s Board of Ethics will hear a complaint Tuesday against Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) that alleges he “scorned and ridiculed” white residents during a City Council meeting. Residents Trisha Connolly, who is white, and Albert Gibbs, who is black, filed the complaint on Aug. 5, accusing Braithwaite of violating three provisions in the city’s Code... → Read More
Federal court dismisses Village of Skokie’s lawsuit over Evanston water rates
A federal court on Friday dismissed the Village of Skokie’s lawsuit against Evanston over claims the city unlawfully charged Skokie increased water rates, leaving the matter up to state courts. Skokie as well as three Skokie residents and a local business sued Evanston in June claiming the rate at which Evanston charges Skokie for water... → Read More
Head & Shoulders shampoo taken from CVS
Six Aveeno lotions and $100-worth of Head & Shoulders shampoo were taken from CVS Pharmacy at 101 Asbury Ave., Evanston police said. Police responded to a report Sept. 25 at around 5:40 p.m. that a man put the shampoos and lotions in a black backpack and left the store without paying, said Evanston police Cmdr.... → Read More
ETHS grad makes bid for state Supreme Court
Daniel Epstein never had a dream of having a big house or a nice car. Instead, the attorney and Evanston Township High School grad has a dream of justice and making the world — or at least Illinois — a better place, one case at a time. To do that, he says, there needs to... → Read More
Illinois politicians favor impeachment proceedings
Illinois politicians overwhelmingly favor an official impeachment investigation, which the U.S. House of Representatives will conduct following an announcement Tuesday from Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). Pelosi had previously refrained from calling for formal proceedings despite the growing list of Democrats who championed the cause. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), a major Pelosi ally,… → Read More
Blotter: Cash stolen at Whole Foods, license plate taken at Steak n Shake
Credit cards, IDs and $370 in cash were stolen from a Wilmette woman’s purse while she was grocery shopping, Evanston police said. The 52-year-old reported her black wallet stolen from her purse Sept. 21 at around 10:25 a.m. She was shopping at the Whole Foods on 2748 Green Bay Rd. Police spoke with a witness... → Read More
Evanston police respond to Liquor stolen from Jewel-Osco, car damaged
Evanston police officers responded to reports on Thursday afternoon that liquor was stolen from the Jewel-Osco on Chicago Ave. The store’s manager reported to police that two individuals stole liquor, said Perry Polinski, Evanston police communications coordinator. Police located the two men, who were together, around Elmwood Avenue and Lee Street, near the store’s location... → Read More
As New York Rethinks High School Graduation Requirements, Under-the-Radar School Group May Offer a Model
Gotham Gazette is an online publication covering New York policy and politics as well as news on public safety, transportation, education, finance and more. → Read More
Evanston moves forward with recreational marijuana legalization Evanston City Council moves forward with recreational marijuana legalization
Recreational marijuana legalization dominated the discussion at Monday’s City Council meeting, though specifics are yet to come. Aldermen voted to approve a resolution that makes cannabis business a special use function in Evanston and gives the Plan Commission direction on how to proceed with regulating recreational marijuana use. Before the state law legalizing recreational marijuana... → Read More
Top Charter School Advocate on the Controversial Sector’s Strengths and Weaknesses
Gotham Gazette is an online publication covering New York policy and politics as well as news on public safety, transportation, education, finance and more. → Read More
School Diversity Group’s Second Set of Recommendations Expected Soon; Will Take on Admissions Policies
Gotham Gazette is an online publication covering New York policy and politics as well as news on public safety, transportation, education, finance and more. → Read More