The death of Dajae Coleman in September left Evanstonians reeling at the agonizing reality of deadly violence among local youth. Coming just 2 years after the shooting death of Leslie Calvin, another Evanston teen, community members from across Evanston have come together to propose solutions: a gun buyback program, increased funding for youth sports and […]

Arik Luck is inviting a few guests over for Thanksgiving – a few hundred guests, that is. As cantor of Beth Emet synagogue, Mr. Luck and his congregation will be welcoming Evanstonians of all faiths to an interfaith celebration the night before turkey day. Now an established tradition, the 14th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service, sponsored by […]

The college search: what a terrifying, exhilarating rite of passage. For most teenagers, it is the first major life choice they will make. And for those without a family history of higher education, it is a bewildering, exasperating process. Fortunately, there are many supportive services and resources for teens and parents who need help. Testing, […]

The economy may be heading into recovery, but for Evanstonians who are still struggling with joblessness, the public library is the place to turn for personalized career coaching, computer training, test preparation and help starting a business. Sometimes job-seekers are not even sure what career they want and wonder where to start. One idea is […]

The Evanston Public Library is joining the green revolution, and everyone is invited. Evanstonians can participate by joining a community-wide reading program hosted by Northwestern University.  This year’s “One Book, One Northwestern” selection, “Hot, Flat, and Crowded” by Thomas Friedman, brings a fresh outlook to the crises of destabilizing climate change and rising competition for […]