Albany Care, a specialized mental health rehabilitation facility in the Fourth Ward, has released a plan in response to concerns raised by neighbors and city staff that some residents of the facility are connected to an uptick in aggressive panhandling, inappropriate behavior and crime in the neighborhood. City Council member Jonathan Nieuwsma has been organizing […]
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Grey Park neighbors raise safety concerns
Evanston City Council member Jonathan Nieuwsma has been holding public meetings to address concerns raised by Fourth Ward residents that aggressive and antisocial behavior is increasing near Grey Park, on the northeast corner of Main Street and Ridge Avenue. Police data from the last few years reflect some of these concerns. The number of 911 […]
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Vecinos de Gray Park plantean preocupaciones de seguridad
El miembro del Concejo Municipal de Evanston, Jonathan Nieuwsma, ha estado llevando a cabo reuniones públicas para abordar las preocupaciones planteadas por los residentes del Cuarto Distrito, de que el comportamiento agresivo y antisocial está aumentando cerca de Gray Park, en la esquina noreste de Main Street y Ridge Avenue. Los datos policiales de los […]
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‘Repurposing for a Purpose’ rummage sale draws crowds at Lake Street Church
Teapots, glassware and ceramic trinkets glittered under the warm church lighting, as eager shoppers scored great deals.
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As Northwestern workers prepare for strike, students construct picket signs
Staples, packing tape and boxes of posters littered the first floor of University Christian Ministry (UCM) Friday afternoon. Close to 15 Northwestern University students sat on the floor constructing signs for nearly two hours in preparation for a possible strike by University dining and service workers. Compass Group, a global service company, employs Northwestern service […]
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Mientras los trabajadores de Northwestern se preparan para la huelga, los estudiantes construyen carteles de apoyo
Grapas, cinta de embalaje y cajas de carteles llenaron el primer piso del Ministerio Cristiano Universitario (UCM) el viernes por la tarde. Cerca de 15 estudiantes de la Northwestern University se sentaron en el piso construyendo letreros durante casi dos horas en preparación para una posible huelga de los trabajadores de restaurantes y servicios de […]
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Residentes de Evanston celebran el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
En celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Evanston Pride—un grupo que apoya a las personas LGBTQ+ – organizó Una Fiesta Hispana en Fountain Square, el 29 de septiembre. Este evento celebra los residentes hispanos y latinoamericanos, e incluye demostraciones de flamenco, un DJ y un mercado pequeño, con comerciantes Latinoamericanos y LGBTQ+. La Fiesta […]
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Evanston residents celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Evanston Pride — a group that supports the local LGBTQ+ community — hosted a party in Fountain Square on September 29. The event, titled Una Fiesta Hispana, celebrated Hispanic and Latin American residents, and featured flamenco dancers, a DJ, and a small market, with Latin American and LGBTQ + […]
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Kensington School proposes new site on Central Street
An attempt to bring Kensington School, a private day care and preschool, to Evanston failed earlier this year, but Kensington owner and CEO Charles Marlas is back again. Kensington’s first proposal, to tear down the Second Church of Christ, Scientist at 2715 Hurd Ave., and replace it with a new building, drew opposition from residents. Willard […]
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City hosts annual Bike the Ridge ride
Amid high spirits and under sunny skies, Evanston residents of all ages pedaled down Ridge Avenue in the City’s annual Bike the Ridge ride. Under normal circumstances, cycling on Ridge is prohibited, but the morning of Sept. 26th the City shut down the street to all automobiles and invited cyclists to head outdoors and bike […]