Minouchic Boutique Is ‘Much More’ Than a Resale Shop
Minouchic Boutique is packed with racks of vibrant clothing, glass cases of jewelry, tiered accessory tables, and Haitian paintings propped up on wall shelves. Located at 1900 Asbury Ave., Suite B, the shop specializes in African clothing and sells new and used items. Minouchic Boutique, which opened in 2013, is owned by two sisters. Mary Toussaint manages the shop full-time, and Marie […]
artruckish Is Now Live
I ‘A Wondrous New Online Art Exhibition’ Artist Julie Cowan has reinvented her reinvention of an art gallery for all. artruckish is the temporary incarnation of artruck, the […]
Why Can’t I Appreciate My Husband?
Dear Gabby, I’m in my sixties. Not long ago my friend lost her husband suddenly and is very unhappy. She says she wishes she appreciated him more. My […]
“Miss Dorothy Headd Way” Street Name Sign to Honor Her Work as a Crossing Guard and Efforts Toward Environmental Justice
As a beloved crossing guard at the corner of Grant Street and Prairie Avenue, Evanston’s Dorothy Headd worked hard to ensure the safety of families as they walked […]
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Can I Snoop on My Children?
Dear Gabby, I am embarrassed to say that I am a snoop. I try and respect my children’s privacy but frankly, I mostly fail. Now, […]
The Traffic Guy hears …
… that crews spent some time this week in the middle of Dodge Avenue north of Main Street, checking out the sewers there. … that, […]
Rank and File | Hoesley Leads Whitney Young to State Chess Championship
In February’s virtual IHSA State Chess Tournament, Whitney Young edged out Barrington to win its sixth State chess title in the last 11 years. The […]
History Honored, History Made With ‘Morris “Dino” Robinson Way’
It took nearly a half hour for the excitement to ebb enough for the honoree to make his way to the corner of Church Street […]
Hail and Farewell: Roof Damage Leads Evanston Residents to Replace Decades-Old Solar Panels With PVs
Late-winter hail damaged many homes here, and for Jeff Balch and Dori Conn, repairing the roof on their Cleveland Street home meant taking down the […]
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Pope John XXIII Students Write on Equity, Identity
Pope John XXIII School added a new feature to its observance of Black History Month. Teacher Meaghan Heaton created a contest open to all […]
Pandemic Silver Lining: Ending Homelessness in Evanston
Jennifer Kouba says that the community can end homelessness in Evanston. The pandemic has proved it is possible. Ms. Kouba is the Associate Director […]
Wendy Pearlman Recounts Conversations with Syrian Refugees
The Levy Lecture Series speaker on April 6 was Dr. Wendy Pearlman, a professor of political science at Northwestern University specializing in the Middle […]
A Big Effort Behind City’s First ‘Tiny Home’ Ordinance
Andrew Gallimore already knew a little about “tiny houses,” before he found a lot in Evanston where he might like to build one two […]
Evanston Live Music Scene Could Recapture its Beat this Summer
Operators of Evanston’s live music venues expect continued challenges due to the pandemic, but there is hope the music and their businesses will return […]
Mask-Wearing Remains Essential in the Ongoing Battle Against COVID-19
In Evanston and throughout the nation, there is reason to be both hopeful and cautious about the coronavirus pandemic. Incredible progress is being made […]
Goodbye, Parkway Swings and Tightropes
A 2019 City ordinance to protect parkway trees is taking precedence over some homeowners’ temporary playgrounds. Attachments to public trees, such as swings, ladders, […]
Like Golf? Like Trees? Like Birds? Head to Canal Shores, Evanston’s Community Golf Course
Canal Shores is not just for golf. It is 82 acres of green space, only about half of which is allocated to golf. The rest […]
Evanston Tree News
In Time for Arbor Day, April 23 By Leslie Shad Evanston trees lead a challenging life. They must survive road salt, slices from lawn mowers, […]
Library Offers Virtual Events and Authors
The Evanston Public Library has a full slate of Spring author events coming up, co-sponsored with Bookends & Beginnings Bookstore. The virtual events and authors they feature […]
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