Evanston Insider

A local legend, this sandwich haven has been stuffing Northwestern students and other in-the-know sandwich lovers since the 1940s. Part of the old-fashioned charm of this family-run deli is the great care given to everything, from the sandwiches to the hand-drawn menus to the homemade brownie cookies. Small marble tables allow you to take a seat, and miniature French flags hint at the deli’s culinary influence. There are many sandwiches from which to choose, and you can have them on a baguette (an Al’s specialty) or seven-grain bread, piled high with lettuce, tomato, mayo and mustard. Try the roast beef with blue cheese dressing; the dressing is homemade, of course. Or sink your teeth into a turkey croissant with bearnaise sauce; brie on a baguette with lettuce, tomato and onion; and dill havarti on seven-grain bread. The sandwiches cost just under $7, but you’ll want to bring a little extra for one of the insanely addictive brownie or butter cookies. Located a short walk away from the north end of the Northwestern University campus.
Source Centerstage Chicago

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

Here are some of my favorite shops in Evanston I’d thought that I’d share.

The Spice House has been family owned since 1957. Their philosophy is to offer the highest quality spices, herbs, and seasonings at far below grocery store prices (and they deliver). Featuring hand-blended ethnic Chicago neighborhood seasonings. Check it out.
1941 Central St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-328-3711

Browse Something Wicked’s bookstore for all your mysteries, hard-to-find books, and more. Something Wicked is Chicagoland’s largest and liveliest mystery bookshop. They also have a large selection of comic books.
816 Church St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-328-1300

Amaranth Books - Offering collectibles, rare books, and many scholarly works.
828 Davis St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-328-2939

Piron: Trained by one of Belgium’s most prominent chocolatiers, Master Chocolatier Robert Piron has brought the flavor, culture, and richness to Chicago’s North Shore. Currently celebrating 20 years as Chicago’s premier artisanal chocolatier.
509 Main St. | Evanston, IL 60202 | 847-864-5504

Ayla’s Originals is a bead store that is out of this world! Showcasing a huge selection of beads, findings, books, and thread. Retail and wholesale catalogues available online, or go and visit the store- they will help you find what you are looking for.
1511 Sherman Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-328-4040

Vogue Fabrics is “America’s Premier Fabric Store,” offering thousands of yards of fashion & designer fabrics for apparel, craft & home decorating. Magnificent trims, bundles of button, fabulous classes, a Bridal Boutique, gorgeous silks, woolens, linens and more from top designers, & a famous $1.00 yd table!
718-732 Main St. | Evanston, IL 60202 | 847-864-9600

2nd Hand Tunes - This store buys and sells records and compact discs and cassetes. They offer used, rare, and out of print music reflecting a broad base of artists.
800 Dempster St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-491-1690

Guzman replaces ineffective Williams
ST. LOUIS — Jerome Williams might have survived as a struggling No. 5 starter if the Cubs’ first four were pitching regularly into the seventh or eighth inning.
Source: www.suntimes.com

The Evanston Farmer’s Market, located on the corner of Maple Avenue and University Place behind the Hilton Garden Inn, offers visitors a glimpse into local farming and produce. For over 28 years, the Evanston Farmers’ Market has been a crowd-pleaser with 30+ vendors of fruit, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese and bakery items. Hard-to-get items like fresh herbs, shallots, heirloom tomatoes, home-grown peppers, farmer’s cheese, and gourds are in abundance. The vendors are friendly and helpful, and the prices are very low for the quality.

The market is a great place to take the kids it’s down the street from Century 12 Theaters and a myriad of dining options. It’s definitely a sight to behold. Being a favorite of locals, you owe yourself a visit. Tip: Always attempt to bargain with the farmers!
If you’re taking the El, get off at the Davis stop on the purple line and walk northwest. The market is open every Saturday, from May 20th to November 4th, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free parking is available down the street in the Maple Avenue Parking Garage.

Cubs’ wrist-case scenario: Lee out
ST. LOUIS — The Cubs likely will be without reigning National League batting champion Derrek Lee for the next two to three months because of two fractures in his right wrist.
Source: www.suntimes.com

Here is some information I found interesting. This is not a complete list of schools in Evanston, but the information was readily available and I thought it may be nice to post it.
School Districts:
Evanston/Skokie Consolidated School District 65
District 202 - Evanston Township High School
Higher Education:
Northwestern University
Garret-Evangelical Theological Seminary
National-Louis University
Seabury-Western Theological Seminary
Oakton Community College
North Suburban Higher Education Consortium
Kendall College
Private Schools
Chicago Area Independent Schools
Baker Demonstration School - (847) 905-2578 or (847) 905-2240
Chiaravalle Montessori School - (847) 864-2190
The Community School
Midwest Montessori Children’s House and Elementary School - 847.328.6630
Pope John XXIII School - (847) 475-5678
Roycemore School - (847) 866-6055
Saint Athanasius School - (847) 864-2650
Shore School - 847.869.6610
St. Joan of Arc School - (847) 679-0660
Associations
Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools
o E-mail: info@independentschools.net
Evanston Township High School Parent Teacher Student Association
o (847) 492-3800
Evanston-Skokie Council of PTAs
o The Evanston-Skokie Council of PTAs is an association of all PTA schools in the area served by school districts 65 and 202. The council holds three general meetings a year which are open to all PTA members and their guests.
o (847) 676-3907
Evanston Community Media Center
o Community cable for the public, education, and government access channels in and for the city of Evanston.
o (847) 869-2510

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

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