The Evanston Police Department’s weekly e-newsletter, “In the Squad Room” (ITSR) was a major topic of discussion at a Sept. 7 meeting of the City Council’s Human Services Committee, which recommended several changes after hearing input from attendees. Police Commander Jason Garner presented information about the newsletter, which has both fans and critics, and responded […]
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Retired Police Chief Demitrous Cook is honored
Community members praised retired Police Chief Demitrous Cook’s keen ability to connect with people – with one speaker calling him Evanston’s “most approachable chief” – at a heart-warming celebration of his service held on July 30. City officials, law enforcement officers and community members attended the belated retirement party at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster […]
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‘Bost Family Legacy Continues’ with The Ryan Bost Memorial Gymnasium
Ryan Bost was known as a reserved young man of few words. “And when he spoke, everyone listened,” said Robert Reece, one of nine speakers at the dedication of the Ryan Bost Memorial Gymnasium at Washington Elementary School on June 13. A 2019 graduate of Evanston Township High School, Ryan was well known in the […]
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American Legion Evanston Post 42 Conducts 4th of July Patriotic Walk
Evanston’s July 4th celebrations always bring out Post 42 of the American Legion, and this year was no exception. Members of Post 42, including some family members, friends and community members assembled at 2 p.m. for a 4th of July Patriotic Walk on the walkways along Central Street, from Green Bay Road to Post 42 in Chandler […]
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Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s ‘The Meeting’ Available for Streaming July 2nd and 3rd
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre kicked off the Summertime Season with a fully designed production of “The Meeting,” virtually broadcast beginning June 19. July 2 and 3 are the final viewing dates for this fascinating and compelling play that imagines what might have been if a dialogue had occurred between Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In […]
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Summer Jubilee 2021 Celebrates Black Excellence
Evanston community members enjoyed an afternoon of music, food, and games at the Summer Jubilee 2021. Presented by Our Village The Black Evanstonian in partnership with Jennifer’s Edibles, the event was held at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on June 26. Originally scheduled to take place on Fleetwood-Jourdain Center’s Foster Field, the event was moved indoors to […]
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Evanston’s Juneteenth Celebrations Highlight Impact of Black Artists
Evanston’s 2021 Annual Juneteenth Parade and Celebration featured multiple art genres including fine art, literary art, musical and spoken word performances, murals, drumming, poetry, and dance. Hosted by the City of Evanston in partnership with Evanston Present and Future on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., it drew hundreds of people from Evanston and surrounding […]
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District 202 Board Selects Mirah Anti to Fill Vacancy
The District 202 Board of Education selected Mirah Anti to fill a board vacancy during a special meeting on June 21. Board President Pat Savage-Williams announced that the first item on the agenda for the open session of the Board meeting was “the process to select a member to fill the board vacancy. “As per […]
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Evanston’s Annual Juneteenth Parade and Celebrations Draw Hundreds
Evanston’s Juneteenth Parade and Celebration kicked off at 11 a.m. on June 19, with Grand Marshals Cheryl Judice and Jason Powell. Presented by Evanston Present and Future in partnership with the City of Evanston, Evanston’s Juneteenth commemoration continued with a celebration lineup that included speakers, muralists, musical and spoken word performances, drumming, poetry, and dance. Cheers, […]
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ETHS Celebrates Historic Class of 2021 at Virtual and In-Person Commencement Ceremonies
Choices and options for the Evanston Township High School Class of 2021 were limited by a global pandemic that upended their senior year and required them to adapt and adjust to an unprecedented time in education. Amid the vaccine roll-out in early spring, the options for graduating seniors were expanded by a dedicated ETHS staff […]