After a 50-minute walk in the park, a person’s mood improves and their cognitive function increases, according to a 2019 study in a body of work called the Walking Green Project. And people who spend more time outside tend to have better mental health, recent research shows. However, these studies do not prove that regular exposure to […]
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Local Artists Sell Handmade Goods at Evanston Made’s Maker’s Market
Evanston Made, an organization working to unite and support local artists, hosted a Maker’s Market on May 1 on the fifth floor of the Maple Avenue parking garage. The market, which began at noon and ended around 5 p.m., featured around 30 local artists who sold handmade goods including jewelry, paintings, clothing, bags, and pottery. […]
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Firmer Discussions About an Oakton Community College Satellite in Evanston
The City of Evanston and Oakton Community College are discussing the possibility of building an Oakton satellite campus in Evanston. In order to ensure the satellite would meet all the needs of Evanston residents, representatives from Oakton have spoken with members of the community as well as to administrators at Evanston Township High School (ETHS), […]
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City to Move Forward With a Study That Will Evaluate the Potential Relocation of the Civic Center
City Council members approved a resolution at their April 26 meeting that will begin the process of evaluating the costs and feasibility of relocating the Civic Center and consolidating several City functions. This resolution is not a decision to relocate, but rather a way for the City to gather information to help City officials make […]
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Shop Owner Vivian Killebrew Is Stepping Out on Faith
Vivian Killebrew always dreamed of owning her own shop. When her husband fell sick, he urged her to follow through with the dream. “You gotta step out on faith,” he told her. On Oct. 16, 2009, 10 months after her husband’s death, Ms. Killebrew’s shop opened its doors for the first time. Located at 1632 […]
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Evanston Beaches Are Trash-Free, Thanks to Adopt-a-Beach Volunteers
On April 24, volunteers gathered at three Evanston beaches for a beach-clean up. Alliance for the Great Lakes, an organization working to keep the Great Lakes clean, organized the event in a program called Adopt-a-Beach. The clean-ups, which began at 10 a.m. and ended around noon, took place at South Boulevard Beach, Lee Street Beach, […]
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Artist Cécile Trentini Creates ‘Sand Tattoo’ for Evanston Made’s Art for the Earth
An outdoor art installation titled “Red-Zone Earth” by Evanston artist Cécile Trentini decorated Lee Street beach on April 22 in honor of Earth Day. The piece, 24 feet in diameter, resembled a globe with deep grooves cutting through it. Non-toxic red sand ran through the grooves, bringing vibrancy to the work but also serving as […]
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ETHS to Begin Hybrid Instruction on April 14
At the April 12 District 202 Board meeting, Peter Bavis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, described the Evanston Township High School hybrid learning plan that will go in effect on April 14. In this new instructional mode, teachers will simultaneously instruct virtually and in-person. Students who opted for in-person learning are split into four […]
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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 […]