Handling of lifeguard complaint was ‘a serious institutional failure,’ says Mayor Biss
The City of Evanston’s past handling of charges of sexual harassment and abuse brought by female lifeguards and beach employees in a petition to the City last July represents “a serious institutional failure that we must get to and rectify,” Mayor Daniel Biss said in a statement […]
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This Week in Evanston
Good morning, Evanston.
Here’s a roundup of the top stories published in the RoundTable this week.
Latest News
City asks for input on transportation projects
Travel on Church Street? Attend an open house meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27 at the Evanston Ecology Center about the preliminary engineering […]
The Library gets outdoors
The Library heads to the great outdoors. Take a look at some of these events happening soon: When Coded Beats Come Alive: Come and learn […]
COVID-19 update on July 22: Four new cases in Evanston, 1993 in the State
In the last two weeks, the trends of new cases per week are up in Evanston, Suburban Cook County, Chicago, and the State.
Evanston summer camps make a big return
The Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and the Chandler-Newberger Center both dealt with difficult times during the darkest days of last year’s pandemic. Now, […]
People are weird about money
Dear Gabby, How do I talk to my partner about their mother? We’ve been together over 10 years and in that time, […]
RECENT POSTS
4 Suns flourishes at Main and Dodge
Immediately upon walking into 4 Suns Fresh Juice, patrons are […]
Opening District 65 Schools in February as One Way to Address Students’ Mental Health and Social/Emotional Wellbeing
While opening the schools for in-person learning was intended to limit learning loss due to remote learning, part of the rational was to better address students’ mental health issues and well-being.
The art of making art: Cozbi Cabrera
Cozbi A. Cabrera and her family are new to Evanston, […]
City May Look to ARPA Funds to Reduce Reliance on Debt Funding
The $43.1 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds […]
‘Women of Distinction’ Puts History In Perspective 127 Years Later
A yearning for justice and dedication to equality in the […]
Neighborhood Menace or Natural Wonder? Coyote Debate Lives On
You can almost set your calendar by the perennial debate […]
Time to Act: How White People Can Help the Black Population
Steven Rogers’ formula for helping the Black community is crystal […]
Levy Center Basketball Reopening Brings Joy to Members
Dorrance Halverson started shooting baskets by himself at the Levy […]
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CITY NEWS
Levy Center Begins Reopening
The lobby and courtyard of the Levy Center are now open and masks are required indoors. Hours for the Levy Center are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reservations are required […]
Memorial Ceremony to Take Place at Firemen’s Park on July 22
On Thursday, July 22, at 1 p.m., the Evanston Fire Department, in conjunction with the Evanston Police Department and Evanston Firefighters Association Local 742, will hold a Remembrance Ceremony at Firemen’s Park, located […]
City to Bring in Outside Firm to Investigate Female Lifeguards’ Allegations of Sexual Harassment at Evanston Beaches
The City of Evanston will turn to an outside firm to investigate charges brought by more than 50 female lifeguards and beach staff in a petition given to the City in July 2020. […]
Community Alliance for Better Government Calls for Investigation of allegations of Sexual Abuse and Misconduct in Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Department
Earlier this week, WBEZ Investigations published an article describing numerous acts of sexual abuse and misconduct suffered by over 50 City of Evanston staff at Evanston’s lakefront over a period of years, but which the […]
Emergency City Council Meeting Called After WBEZ Story of ‘Rampant Sexual Misconduct’ at Lakefront
Evanston City Council Members are scheduled to meet in a special executive session at 6 p.m. tonight, Saturday, July 17, to discuss a story reporting allegations of “rampant sexual misconduct” by the City’s […]
ART & LIFE
Trulee Evanston Senior Living Community hosts diversity, equity and inclusion workshop
Trulee Evanston, a new independent living, assisted living and memory care community set to open soon in the heart of Evanston, recently hosted a live webinar […]
Arts Council approves new mural highlighting racial justice
The Evanston Arts Council voted unanimously July 13 to contribute funding to a new mural slated to reflect Evanston’s commitment to racial justice. The mural will […]
Sidewalk Sale and Chalk Art Contest Set for July 22-25
From July 22nd to July 25th, get ready for some amazing deals. Retailers will set up shop throughout the City’s sidewalks from Downtown Evanston to the […]
A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon: Arts at the Francis Willard House
Recreating a Nineteenth Century Literary and Musical Entertainment The Frances Willard House Museum will celebrate the reopening of the museum and kick off a new series […]
SCHOOLS
Not Just a Local Problem: Children Worldwide Are Affected by Isolation and Stress of the Pandemic
An estimated 1.6 billion children in 190 countries – approximately 90% of the world’s children – have been affected by school closings during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, according to UNICEF. The pandemic altered daily life in countless observable ways.
School District 65’s Response to Recent Federal Lawsuit
Below is a message to the District 65 Community from Superintendent Devon Horton and members of the District 65 School Board in response to […]
ETHS Tennis Player Scores Points with Local Campers
Wimbledon may be over but 16-year-old Hannah Finkelstein, a rising junior at Evanston Township High School, is just getting started in her efforts to […]
State Mandates Teaching of Asian American History in Public Schools
According to census estimates, Asian Americans are the fastest-growing demographic group in Illinois. However, the history and contribution of Asian Americans are rarely included […]
PUBLIC SQUARE
Peggy Tarr: Scatter Rugs Be Gone
While out of town, a neighbor – a retired beautician whom I shall call Ann, volunteered to cut my hair. She had done so when I visited a year or so ago. This time, she […]
Michael Woolf: What is going on at the Lakefront?
Like many Evanstonians this week, I was alarmed at the reports of sexual harassment and assault that were reported by female lifeguards, many of whom are or were minors at the time, at our lakefront. What […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: YWCA Evanston/North Shore is committed to eliminating racism and empowering women, and we support District 65 administrators and school board’s anti-racism and anti-oppression work. A few years ago, we supported the district’s leadership as they embarked on the process of […]
Paul Goren: District 65’s Commitment to Equity – Onward and Upward!
I would bet that most, if not all, white families who live in Evanston will say “we moved to Evanston for the diversity.” These families also argue that they embrace the diversity reflected in […]
Nancy E. Anderson: He’s just a cat, right?
I always tell my kids that Arnold is the best cat I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot of cats. The first cat I remember was Frisky. Then there was Signe, named for […]
SPORTS
Free Outdoor Fitness Classes Encourage Residents to Exercise
Planks, weight lifting, yoga, Zumba and yard games – Evanston residents are getting fit outside with help from local businesses. Over the summer months, Evanstonians can […]
ETHS Athletics Department Leaders Recognized by State
Evanston Township High School Athletic Director Chris Livatino and Assistant Athletic Director Mike Burzawa were celebrated for their continued leadership by the Illinois Athletic Directors Association. […]
Beacon Academy Track Star Finishes Fifth at State Championship
Beacon Academy sophomore Julian Aske earned All State honors with his fifth place finish on the Eastern Illinois University outdoor track, host of the Illinois High […]
Johnson Blazes Way to Two State Hurdles Titles
Focus and determination can take you a long way in high school athletics. Kalil Johnson used that formula – along with his remarkable talent – to […]
REPORTS & ANALYSES
Developing a Segregated Town, 1900-1960
Evanston’s first African American residents arrived in the 1850s, and by 1880 there were approximately 125 African Americans in Evanston. The number grew to 737 in 1900. […]
Lead Pipes, Affordable Housing and More: Residents Show Plenty of Interest in Federal Rescue Funds
Forty three million dollars may seem like an awfully big figure, but Evanston residents had a wealth of ideas on where the money could be spent at […]
Fifth Ward STEM School Plan Promises Equity
The Fifth Ward of Evanston, the historic heart of the Black community in the west-central part of the City dating to the days of redlining, has not […]
District 65 Plans Major Changes and Reduction in ‘Footprint’ to Address Projected Deficits
Revised financial projections and the broad parameters of a plan to balance School District 65’s projected deficits were presented to the School Board’s Finance Committee on Feb. […]
Ninth Ward Residents Battle Environmental Justice Issues: ‘This Area Has Really Been Abused and Neglected’
Seven years ago an explosion in Evanston’s southwest Ninth Ward rocked the homes of some nearby residents. Highly flammable and combustible materials were densely packed behind the […]