Category: Evanston Rules

In part two of a two-part episode, we rejoin Dino Robinson from Shorefront Legacy Center who continues sharing stories from his experiences growing up in Evanston and his work at Shorefront. […]

Evanston Rules talks to Larry Axelrood, a man whose thoughtfulness and love of his hometown shine through on our trip down memory lane. Larry is the guy everyone wants on […]

In this episode, we talk with the truly inspiring native Detroiters, Ben and Melissa Blount, who moved to Evanston with their young child less than a decade ago. Listen as we […]

This episode features four of the powerhouses who are founders of The AUX, which is building a space dedicated to empowering Black businesses in Evanston. Jacqui White is a police […]

This episode features Oliver Ruff, who brings to mind three words: consistency, present and commitment. He has always been exactly the same, whether in friendship, inspiring his many students, or […]

In the first and second episodes of our second season, we talk with our very own Ron Whitmore. Ron’s career in education started in Evanston and took him to Chicago […]

In the first and second episodes of our second season, we talk with our very own co-host Ron Whitmore. Ron’s career in education started in Evanston and took him to […]

This episode features Denise Martin. Denise overcame what for many would have been roadblocks to success, but her determination at every juncture has shown her to be a formidable yet […]

In our sixth episode from Season 1, “The Intersection of Medicine and Community,” we get to know Dr. Nancy Glick. We trace Dr. Glick’s route from a humanities-focused student at […]

In our 14th episode of Evanston Rules, we talk with Rose Johnson. Listen as we learn about Rose’s journey from Tallahassee to Spelman College to Evanston with her family. Rose’s […]