Evanston Public Library continues its Climate Resiliency Series with events in March and April. The series has been highlighted in FEMA’s Resilient Nation Roundup Rain Gardens Made Easy: Prevent the negative effects of heavy rains on our homes, school grounds, churches, and common spaces by applying three simple principles that will, in turn, promote the creation of beautiful […]
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Nature Scavenger Hunt … In a Craft
Part of the Climate Resilient Communities Series Beginning March 27, community members can stop by the Children’s Desk at the Robert Crown Library, 1810 Main St., to pick up the sheets to make their own “hunt”-tellers. Alternatively, a link will be available on March 27 at epl.org to download. This is an outdoor, fun-for-the-whole-family activity, […]
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ETHS Mock Trial Team Wins Illinois State Bar Association State Competition
Evanston Township High School’s Mock Trial team took first place in the virtual 2021 Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) High School Mock Trial Invitational. It is now preparing for the national competition in May. The ISBA event provides an opportunity for students to learn what it is like to prepare and present a legal case […]
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Health Care Hero at Alden
Maria Cruz, a healthcare worker at Alden Estates of Evanston was recently featured in Crain’s Chicago Business 2021 Notable Health Care Heroes section. This special editorial feature recognizes health care workers like Ms. Cruz who have gone above and beyond to care for and serve others throughout the pandemic. A statement from Alden Estates of […]
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Alderwoman Fleming Opposes Resolution 37-R-27:‘If We’re Doing Reparations, Let’s Do Reparations Right’
Submitted by Cicely Fleming At the March 22 City Council virtual meeting, aldermen will be voting on the adoption of Resolution 37-R-27, which authorizes the implementation of the “Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program and Program Budget” and the initial program budget of $400,000. (See Section VII SP3 of the agenda.) As the only Evanston elected […]
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Masked Person of the Day: Jim Young
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. Jim Young and his friend Rob on a cold almost-spring afternoon. From now until April 30, the RoundTable will post a photo of someone wearing […]
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Citizens Greener Evanston Posts Candidate Survey Results
How do candidates support Evanston’s Climate Action Plan? Each election cycle, Citizens Greener Evanston surveys candidates running for City office to help voters understand their positions on sustainability, climate, and environmental justice in Evanston. CGE is non-partisan and makes no endorsements. Candidates for alderman, City Clerk, and the District 65 and 202 School Boards are running in […]
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Evanston Named All-America City Awards Finalist
National Civic League Recognizes Communities Building Equity and Resilience Evanston has been named a finalist for the National Civic League’s annual All-America City Awards, which recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to successfully address local issues. This year’s theme is “Building Equitable and Resilient Communities.” Evanston is one of 20 communities […]
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Masked People of the Day: Gilo Logan Family
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. Gilo Kwesi Logan is pictured with his wife, Miah, and son, Ali. From now until April 30, the RoundTable will post a photo of someone […]
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Reader Questions Closure of Greenwood Beach in 2020
There has been some discussion about equitable access to Evanston beaches during the summer months in local news.The current thesis is that minority families cannot afford to pay the price of beach tokens.My question is, why was the very large Greenwood beach closed to anyone who does not own a boat or watercraft during the […]