The Evanston RoundTable will expand its coverage of social justice and race through a new partnership with the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University. The prestigious journalism school has agreed to sponsor a reporting fellowship at the RoundTable to cover social justice and race. The one-year fellowship creates a full-time […]
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RoundTable adopts diversity, equity and inclusion statement
The Evanston RoundTable has adopted a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statement that will be a core part of our evolution and growth. The RoundTable is committed to building a diverse leadership team, and a staff of editors and reporters who reflect our community; to including voices that have been unheard or marginalized; and to […]
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Guest essay: Owner should not govern Council’s church landmark decision
On Monday, Aug. 9, the Planning and Development Committee will consider the Preservation Commission’s recommendation to designate the Second Church of Christ, Scientist at 2715 Hurd Ave. an Evanston Landmark. Unfortunately, the owners of the church object to designation. Owner consent, while desirable, is not necessary for landmark designation. Identifying and designating local landmarks and […]
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RoundTable Joins Independent Media Alliance
The RoundTable recently joined the Chicago Independent Media Alliance (CIMA), which includes nearly 70 outlets covering the African American, Latinx, Asian American, Polish, immigrant, LGBTQ, and other Chicago communities. We are also participating in CIMA’s annual joint fundraiser, which began this week and runs through June 11 – with foundations lined up to match at […]
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Support Local Journalism – Become a Member of the RoundTable Today!
Why does local journalism matter? Find out from fellow Evanstonians what the RoundTable means to our community – click on the picture above to watch this short video. This week, we formally launched the Evanston RoundTable membership program. We’re off to a great start – but financial support from our community of engaged readers is critical. We […]
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10 Months Wuhan and Western Hubei in 2020, Part 4
More than a year ago, when the virus that was paralyzing China was only part of the daily news, the RoundTable learned that Evanston resident Kurt Mitenbuler was quarantined in Wuhan province. Last month the RoundTable reposted “Love in the Time of Coronavirus,” his contemporaneous narratives of the quarantine. In this and the four ensuing […]
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Masked People of the Day: The ETHS Chess Team
President Joe Biden has said he will ask everyone to wear a mask for the first 100 days of his administration to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Members of the Evanston Township High School Chess Team earned 12th place in the Illinois High School Association’s state tournament last month. From now until […]
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Masked People of the Day: Birthday Celebrants
President Joe Biden has said he will ask everyone to wear a mask for the first 100 days of his administration to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Masked friends dropped by to sing “Happy Birthday” on the last day of February. From now until April 30, the RoundTable will post a photo […]
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Baby bonds and reparations: A conversation with Dr. Darrick Hamilton
On this episode of the RoundCast, contributor Mark Miller talks with economist Darrick Hamilton, architect of the concept of baby bonds – a plan to address the racial wealth gap with a federal program that would provide every American child with a government funded trust account at birth, starting with a $1,000 contribution. Mark also […]