Evanston Dimensions | Ask the Historians
After our last column, Libby Hill submitted the following question for historians at the Evanston History Center: In the 1950s, several City departments were run out of red brick two-story buildings on what I think was Maple. One was the Health Department. Perhaps simultaneously, perhaps following those buildings, City offices were in a grey limestone-looking building south of the Post Office, before […]
I Was a Great Parent…Before I Had Children
Dear Gabby, While I (thought I) brought my children up to be grateful for all their good fortune, I’m finding that they often act like whiny millennials, claiming […]
The Garage Collective Cultivates Community Post-COVID
From the outside, the Garage Collective looks like any other garage on a small, quiet south Evanston street. The two-story building is inconspicuous from the outside, but the […]
JRC Celebrates Community at Weekly Lakefront Shabbat
As COVID-19 restrictions lift, the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation (JRC) will worship and socialize together in-person with outdoor lakefront Shabbat services in Evanston lasting throughout the summer. The congregation […]
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The Traffic Guy hears …
… that today, April 22, is Earth Day. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, after people all over the country saw the ravages […]
Not Barking Up a Tree to Say Interest Is High in City’s Next Dog Park
Evanston’s recent municipal election may have received a rather tepid response, but in another area, there is no lack of interest in the winner of […]
When Do I Have to Give Up My Covid Habits?
Dear Gabby, When do I have to give up my bad covid-acquired habits? It’s been a rough year, and I have a few. I put […]
Food Forest Yields Edibles and Environmental Insights
The red-winged blackbirds are waging a furious battle to keep him away from the pear trees, and the squirrels are already plotting to make off […]
Evanston LGBTQ Organization Prepares for June Pride Celebration
A number of Evanstonians, who recently banded together to create a new community LGBTQ pride organization, unveiled plans for a Pride Month celebration at the […]
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A Look at Reparations From Three Faiths
Continuing their covenant to combat racism and confront the truth about their own past histories, two local churches will take the lead at noon […]
Evanston Fight for Black Lives Hosts Book Drive for Incarcerated People
Evanston Fight for Black Lives will host a book drive for incarcerated people from noon to 2 p.m. on June 20 at the corner […]
Black Artisan Market
Evanston Made will host the Black Artisan Market during the Juneteenth celebrations at Ingraham Park. Vendors and goods include: Jevoid Simmons’ Book Release “Up From […]
Leadership Evanston Graduates 29th Class Amidst Pandemic
Evanston Community Foundation announced the 29th cohort of Leadership Evanston graduates. A recognition ceremony was held last week at Koi Fine Asian Cuisine. The group came together […]
Evanston Arts Council Awards Cultural Fund Grants
The Evanston Arts Council has announced the annual Cultural Fund Grant awards for cycle 2021-2022. With input from their Equity Working Group, last year […]
Pay Stations and Parking Tickets May Greet Future Visitors to Evanston’s Lakefront
Parking along Evanston’s lakefront has historically been free for visitors to the area, but that would change under a staff plan that received backing […]
City to Recognize and Honor Juneteenth with Annual Parade and Community Celebrations
In partnership with Evanston Present and Future, the City of Evanston will commemorate Juneteenth (Saturday, June 19) with a parade and community celebration. Juneteenth, also […]
Rank and File | ETHS Places 2nd in Top 8 at Illinois Junior Invitational
The Illinois Youth Invitational, played May 22 and 23, was the first important Illinois chess tournament to be held in person since the beginning […]
Storyteller Donna Washington Shares the History of Juneteenth
The esteemed storyteller Donna Washington returned to the Levy Lecture Series on June 8 to explain the history of Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating freedom […]
Central Street Evanston Hosts New Family-Friendly Event
Central Street Evanston is hosting “Around the World on Central Street,” a fun, family-friendly event to explore products, food and drink, and entertainment from […]
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