Evanston’s Equity and Empowerment Commission met virtually Thursday evening to discuss the upcoming YWCA Stand Against Racism event and the city-wide racial equity survey. Karla Thomas, Chair of the commission, […]
Author Archives: Sam Stroozas
Sam Stroozas is a reporter and the social media manager at the Evanston RoundTable. She covers small businesses, social justice and human interest stories. Contact her at sam@evanstonroundtable.com and follow her on Twitter @samstroozas.
Posted inCity News
Anti-panhandling signs roll out across the city to some objections
On Ridge Avenue in north Evanston on a recent afternoon, a woman stood in the street asking for money. The woman, who didn’t give her name, had heard of the […]
Posted inArt & Life
New coffeehouse mural explores homelessness
Daniel Burnett began drawing as a child as an outlet for his stress. Decades later, his artistic journey has aided him in healing, recently, from his father’s death. Burnett was […]
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Nine-year-old activist sells $1 pins to help Ukraine
The two top interests of young Miranda Lyman are Barbies and social issues. At nine years old, Miranda has been working at Secret Treasures Antiques & Collectibles at 605 Dempster […]
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Evanston native wins Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
Chef Donna Lee never imagined she would participate in a reality cooking show, but then she got an Instagram direct message from “Chopped.” The show has been on the Food […]
Posted inCity News
Loved ones gather in Andersonville at vigil for activist Elise Malary
More than 100 people gathered at Women and Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St., to host a vigil in remembrance of transgender rights and anti-racism activist Elise Malary. Malary, […]
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Body of missing activist found
Missing 31-year-old transgender-rights and anti-racism activist Elise Malary has been identified as the body found on March 17 at the 500 block of Sheridan Square. The Evanston Fire Department recovered […]
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‘It was horrifying’: Months later, no update on alleged druggings at two Northwestern fraternities
Across the United States, students are calling for the disbanding of Greek life. Yet, even as several fraternity chapters at Northwestern University have disbanded in recent years, 40% of undergraduate […]
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Stella Boutique: Cheers to 20 years
“Hi you guys, it’s me, I miss you,” said Rachel Hershinow in her first Instagram and Facebook Live video on April 6, 2020. Two years later, she’s celebrating her 20th […]
Posted inArt & Life
Evanston parks named after pioneering women
Among the almost 100 parks in Evanston, there are 10 that stand out – those named after women – and you don’t have to search all over town to find […]