… that spring has sprung, reminding LK of the adage, “if you don’t like the weather in Chicago, wait a minute.” … that these baby ducklings were dismayed, not to […]
Author Archives: Lighthouse Keeper
The RoundTable's Lighthouse Keeper pays homage to Evanston's iconic symbol, shining a light on items that might not otherwise make news. Send your questions, concerns or tips to lk@evanstonroundtable.com.
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… that people of all ages marked Earth Day by contributing to efforts to clean up public spaces in Evanston. Young activist Corinne Stroud, 5, started the day by drafting […]
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… that April is both Earth Month and Poetry Month and Evanstonian Sue Gundlach has found a way to celebrate both with her annual Poet-Tree installation on Judson Avenue near […]
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… a mystery horse standing in a field in Evanston. A search – admittedly cursory – for information about this installation yielded no results. Can readers shed light where the […]
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The Lighthouse Keeper sees… … that Evanston Parks and Recreation has asked residents for help tracking Billy the Gnome, who has been on the roam since March 7. Follow the […]
Posted inArt & Life
The Lighthouse Keeper sees …
… that spring is in the air, snow and ice are melting and revelers may not realize where the shoreline ends. The Lighthouse Keeper reminds readers to take care and […]
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… that before the snow melted, local artists built a snowwoman on Wesley Avenue. … that in other construction news, the city has identified seven Capital Improvement Projects to Watch […]
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… that the city’s rules related to outdoor sledding and ice skating are confusing, to say the least. In a four-paragraph statement on sledding at James Park, the city seems […]
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… what a difference a few weeks make. Hockey players and figure skaters are flocking to the Arrington Lagoon and … … that a solitary walker at Lee Street Beach […]
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The Lighthouse Keeper sees…
… that, as we approach the winter solstice, the shorter days have inspired some very creative light displays. Consider bundling up and going for a walk or drive through Evanston […]