In late October, a charming shop opened at 604 Dempster St. in an airy and light space perfect for displaying housewares, home décor and art objects. The objects, most […]
Author Archives: Judy Chiss
Judy Chiss has been a feature writer at the RoundTable since 2007 and especially enjoys writing about interesting happenings in the schools, as well as how our local not-for-profits impact the community. She also wrote regularly for the former Evanston RoundTable Magazine and loved writing about the city's history.
Posted inBooks
Books: Michelle Obama biographer ‘enjoyed putting the puzzle of her life together’
Peter Slevin, a professor at Northwestern University’s Medill School, is a veteran journalist who has traveled extensively around the country and the world. In addition to teaching college students, his journalism career has included stints at three newspapers and a magazine.
Posted inArt & Life
‘Art of the Thread’ brings woven treasures to Central Street
Somewhat hidden among the hundreds of artifacts in Laura Soskin’s Gallery 1925 on Central Street are textiles of all kinds and sizes. Most of the pieces are neatly folded on […]
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Take a detour into vintage fun on Central Street
In June, vintage shop Frolic & Detour opened its doors at 1909 Central St., replacing the former tenant, Healing Touch Massage, giving the north side of the block considerable pizzazz […]
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Robert Crown hosts literacy carnival – a fun event with a serious purpose
In addition to the lively and spirited activity outdoors on Robert Crown Community Center’s athletic fields May 8, there was another inviting, free event indoors on the center’s second floor: […]
Posted inSchools
Foundation 65 seeks to bridge gaps in schools and classrooms
Foundation 65, an independent grant-making organization, has been supporting and strengthening programs and projects in District 65 schools since 2008, but it has stepped up its efforts during the urgency […]
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Dawes School’s fifth graders burn calories in computer science class
A new Northwestern University-District 65 collaboration is taking computer science out of the lab – and into the gym. Fifth graders at Dawes Elementary have been beta testers this school […]
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Park School teachers encourage students’ unique abilities
Park School is a public therapeutic learning environment for students with disabilities, where resourceful, creative teachers work with and support 61 students ages three to 22. In addition to training […]
Posted inArt & Life
A collection of stories about 3 Evanston collectors with eclectic, whimsical, artistic sensibilities
Dan Toomey, Michael Horvich and Barbara Myers are veteran collectors. One-of-a-kind artifacts, ubiquitous and often discarded items, small oddities, family mementoes and handcrafted objects are the treasures and lifeblood of […]
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COVID-19 risks force music educators to make key changes
There’s little argument that music education enhances the social and emotional wellbeing of students. Music activities are thought to help build confidence and enhance collaborative work skills, social awareness and […]