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 of residents’ property tax bill; operates the courts, jails, and hospitals; keeps public records and manages elections and voter registration; and maintains various roads and […]
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 arts through a diverse and quality New Year’s Eve program. First Night Evanston has scheduled 12 performances taking place at First United Methodist Church, 516 […]
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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 determine whether they needed glasses. All 10 received prescription glasses. Dr. Fostiak’s vision tests were follow-ups from in-school vision screenings conducted annually by school nurses […]
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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 various mentors, all of them fans and supporters. The audience listened to music by the Evanston native at a sold-out concert at Evanston Space, 1245 […]
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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 at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center elicited discussion of preventive measures members of the Evanston community are taking to decrease violence and assist in the rehabilitation […]
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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 School, the majority of Evanston school-age children attend public schools. But as is the case for most things, one size doesn’t necessarily fit all. When […]
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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 managed by Hannah Litvan, a 24-year-old from Wilmette. When asked about the name, Ms. Litvan explained she went to the Evanston History Center to uncover […]
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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 Arts Council. The first sculpture leased by the new program was created by Evanston artist Janet Austin and is entitled, “Attached.” The 11-foot steel and […]