Ever Progressive- Evanston Planning Wind Farms

Sometimes I am just darned proud to call Evanston my home, and this is one of them. The City Fathers announced last week that they have set upon a path of planning for a healthy number of wind catching machines offshore in Lake Michigan (6 miles from shore). Although this is just in the initial discussion stage, already the naysayers have been heard from, complaining that such a facility would block the beautiful lake views of those on dry land. Point-counterpoint: anything that is 6 miles out from shore is hardly discernible from land, and if anything it will appear so small that it's not worth discussing (more or less).

We understand there will be lots of regulatory approval hoops to jump through, but it's exciting to think of this coming down our path, so to speak.

Yes, we take our Earth Day very seriously here in E-Town!

CLIENTS ARE SOMETIMES , UM, FURRY

One of the more interesting assignments that I can accept is to help a family move into my area from another state. It's not just about finding the right abode for the family; it's educating the family about the various communities from which to choose, where services are located, and where the closest doggie beach can be found. Luckily for my most recent out-of-state clients, they chose to purchase a home in Evanston, which boasts a very popular doggie beach along Lake Michigan. Meet their best buddy Herschel (in the photo), who lost no time in getting his beach pass so that he could romp and splash with his new friends at the lake. "Two paws up" is Herschel's approval rating of Evanston's doggie beach, according to his mom.