New plant business spreads aroma of success in former coffee location
Backlot Coffee co-founder Isaac Bloom always had an affinity for plants. Despite his success in the coffee business, Bloom was itching to see if another type of business could flourish in his second coffee location in Evanston. His dream to launch Plant Shop Evanston became a reality during COVID. Right before COVID-19 hit, Backlot Coffee took over the previous location of Other Brother Coffee House on the corner of Grove Street and Sherman Avenue. They […]
NaKorn Urban Thai has unique food and a big heart
Sam Rattanopas and Mina Sudsaard, co-owners of Evanston’s NaKorn Urban […]
The art of making art: Aydin Dincer
Aydin Dincer is a wonderfully stubborn guy wanting to do […]
Levy Lecture: Harry Truman a common man, uncommon leader
On July 27 the author, professor and distinguished historian, Robert […]
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Time to Act: How White People Can Help the Black Population
Steven Rogers’ formula for helping the Black community is crystal […]
4 Suns flourishes at Main and Dodge
Immediately upon walking into 4 Suns Fresh Juice, patrons are […]
VFW Post 7186 honors Second Baptist Church and Valli Produce
Second Baptist Church and Valli Produce were honored by local […]
Without protection from the City, Evanston oak trees on private property are in danger
An empty plot of land sits at the intersection of […]
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I was a jerk in junior high
Dear Gabby, I was a little bit of a jerk […]
Three dead beavers discovered in Northwestern lagoon
Community members are heartbroken over the deaths of three beavers […]
The art of making art: Amy O. Woodbury
Motion. Movement. Space. Amy O. Woodbury was once a contemporary […]
Neighborhood Menace or Natural Wonder? Coyote Debate Lives On
You can almost set your calendar by the perennial debate […]
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Family Night at Mason Park this Friday
The City of Evanston, as part of the My City, Your City, Our City initiative, is holding a free outdoor family event Friday, Aug. 6, […]
Community Building Equity Summit, ‘Processing the Pandemic,’ set for Aug. 6
To help youth build community and foster resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, Evanston Cradle to Career along with the City of Evanston, Logan Consulting […]
This is Corny
This week’s column is corny… in the best way possible, because it’s corn season, y’all. This is not a drill. Truly my favorite time […]
Chicago Ballet Arts finds a new home in Evanston
In early 2020, Chicago Ballet Arts, a non-profit school with a rich 35-year history, was facing immense challenges. With the emerging pandemic and the […]
National Night Out in the 2nd Ward
Join the Evanston Police Department for a Starlight Movie in the Park at Penny Park in the 2nd Ward. Soul and Smoke food truck […]
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian announces reopening
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian announced plans to reopen to visitors on Saturday, Aug. 14, with a special reopening celebration for invited […]
Tom & Jerry come to Ryan Field
Northwestern University is holding a Movie Night, Thursday, July 29. The movie Tom & Jerry will be screened at Ryan Field starting at 5 […]
Potential for severe weather in Evanston overnight
The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook overnight for parts of northeast Illinois, including Evanston. The threat of severe weather is primarily between the […]
When coded beats come alive
This Wednesday, come and learn how to code a beat in Tunepad using the Python programing language. Then have your creation played by a […]
The captivating creativity of Mark Cleveland
The ancient Roman philosopher Seneca is supposed to have said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Mark Cleveland might be the best […]
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