Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin has often referred to the Cook County government as “stealth government.” Familiar to many, really known by few, the county government takes a slice out […]
Author Archives: Peter Winslow
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First Night Offers Loads of Fun for All Ages
An evening of fun activities can be expected on Dec. 31, thanks to First Night Evanston, a non-for-profit charitable organization that aims to foster public appreciation for visual and performing […]
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A Partnership Providing Eye Care to District 65 Students
On Nov. 16 Dr. Susanna Fostiak of Lumen Optical Evanston gave eye examinations to 10 students from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School (King Arts) to […]
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Kweku Collins’ Homecoming
When Kweku (Kway-Koo) Collins first grabbed the microphone, he could not help but smile. He stared into a familiar crowd of old high schools friends, former schoolteachers, his parents, and […]
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Rotary Promotes Leadership and Service Opportunities for Evanston Youth
“We believe in the power of one,” keynote speaker Mike Merdinger, member of the Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club, told 50 students who came from Beacon Academy and Evanston Township High […]
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Peaceable Cities Evanston Holds Event to Discuss and Listen to Stories of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
About 30 community members gathered to listen and talk with Father Robert Oldershaw and Susan Trieschmann about their expertise in restorative justice and vision of a peaceable city. The forum […]
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Finding the Right Fit in Private Schools
Evanston’s reputation for outstanding public schools has long been a draw for families looking to settle in this area. With 15 elementary and middle schools feeding into Evanston Township High […]
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Ice House Gallery: Showplace and Workspace For Local Artists
On Oct. 7 Ice House Gallery opened with an exhibition of 17 artists, 15 of whom are from Evanston and the Chicago area. The gallery at 609 South Blvd., is […]
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Sculpture Leasing Program Expected to Bring More Public Art to Evanston
In the coming years, Evanstonians should expect to see more sculptures in the City via a new leasing program inaugurated by the Public Art Committee, a subcommittee of the Evanston […]