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Dear Reader, These days the news is relentless. From the pandemic to the challenges facing our schools and city government, there’s one breaking news story after another. We know it […]
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Why we moved from your doorstep to your inbox
Dear reader, The Evanston RoundTable has its roots in the printed newspaper that we once delivered twice a month to your doorstep. These days, everything we do is digital – […]
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Why is local journalism so important? Local journalism connects communities, encouraging readers to listen to and empathize with one another. Feature stories and community calendars introduce neighbors and create a […]
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Two ETHS teachers honored
Evanston Township High School teacher Eric Brown was recognized by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for his commitment to ETHS students as well as his leadership in […]
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City of Evanston mandates mask in all businesses and indoor public spaces
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 and the highly contagious Delta variant, all individuals two years and older, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a face covering in […]
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Letter to the editor: Restaurants should require staff and customer vaccinations
With the Delta variant and breakthrough infections raging, many senior citizens are concerned about their ability to remain active in our communities. Everyone can stay masked in stores; in restaurants, […]
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony for early childhood program at Beth Emet set for Aug. 12
JCC Chicago invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting on at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 to celebrate the successful expansion of its Early Childhood program to Beth Emet […]
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Family Night at Mason Park this Friday
The City of Evanston, as part of the My City, Your City, Our City initiative, is holding a free outdoor family event Friday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at […]
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Evanston resident John McKnight wins IACD lifetime achievement award
Founders of the Asset-Based Community Development Institute (ABCD Institute), both retired Northwestern professors, won Lifetime Achievement awards from the International Association of Community Development. Evanston resident John McKnight and Jody […]