Dear Gabby, I was a little bit of a jerk in junior high. It was a miserable time, and I said and did things to friends and acquaintances that I now regret. It weighs on me. But I am well into my forties and I have no idea if those people, all of whom I […]
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The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian announces reopening
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian announced plans to reopen to visitors on Saturday, Aug. 14, with a special reopening celebration for invited guests, including Museum members, supporters, Native American community members, and elected officials from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12 to celebrate this milestone. Visitors are invited to view two […]
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All ETHS students and staff required to wear masks when school opens
On July 28 ETHS sent the following communication to its students and guardians: With the start of school less than a month away, ETHS is sharing an update about the latest CDC guidance for schools. As of July 27, 2021, the CDC recommends that all teachers, staff and students of K-12 schools wear masks, even if they are […]
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Community Alliance for Better Government hosting TIF forum
In an attempt to conserve its Black population, the City of Evanston is considering constructing a TIF in its historically Black 5th Ward. Engagement between residents and City officials has been minimal and has broken down completely at times. On July 29th at 7 p.m., Community Alliance for Better Government will be hosting a forum […]
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Evanston names firm to conduct investigation of lifeguard sexual harassment allegations
The City of Evanston has retained the services of an outside law firm to conduct an independent, thorough and impartial investigation of all matters related to recently reported allegations of misconduct by Evanston lakefront staff. Evanston law firm Salvatore, Prescott, Porter & Porter will investigate the allegations and the steps taken by the City of […]
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Overnight sewer rehabilitation work planned for Dempster Street at Dodge Avenue July 28 and 29
The City of Evanston will conduct overnight sewer rehabilitation work on Dempster Street west of Dodge Avenue on Wednesday, July 28 and Thursday, July 29, weather permitting. Work will begin each evening at 6 p.m. and will conclude by 7 a.m. the following day, with all work anticipated to be complete by Friday morning. To […]
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City to conduct asphalt pavement patching beginning Aug. 2
The City of Evanston will be patching large areas of asphalt pavement on Gross Point Road, Harrison Street, Oakton Street and Sheridan Road beginning the week of Aug. 2. The work is scheduled to be completed the following week, weather permitting, as part of the 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Street Resurfacing Project. Asphalt patching boundaries: […]
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2021 Starlight Movies in the Park series begins July 31
The City of Evanston’s 2021 Starlight Movies in the Park series will begin on Saturday, July 31 at Lovelace Park with Soul Surfer. The free outdoor movie series will feature 13 movies on Tuesdays and Saturdays through September at park locations throughout Evanston. All movies will begin at 7 p.m. Movies will be canceled in the […]
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City asks for input on transportation projects
Travel on Church Street? Attend an open house meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, at the Evanston Ecology Center about the preliminary engineering study for future pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Church Street between Dodge Avenue and the west City limits. Project summary: Church Street is a key route within Evanston, running east-west through the […]
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People are weird about money
Dear Gabby, How do I talk to my partner about their mother? We’ve been together over 10 years and in that time, she has never once paid for a thing when she is with us, despite having plenty of money. Not a glass of wine, dinner, movie, nada. It drives me insane but it doesn’t […]