Derrick Gragg became the Vice President for Athletics & Recreation at Northwestern University in June 2021. A native of Huntsville, Ala., Gragg comes to Evanston with a long and distinguished […]
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Getting to know Doug Silverstein, President of Evanston Hospital
“The last two years have been the most challenging of my four decades in health care.” After more than 30 years at NorthShore University Health System, the President of Evanston […]
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Getting to know City of Evanston super-employee Lukasz Tatara
From sweeping the floors at Civic Center at night to supervising entire city departments. Our next People You Should Know takes us to the Maple Street Garage where Evanston Fire […]
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Getting to know NBA super-agent Austin Brown
Austin Brown of CAA Sports grew up in Evanston and has become one of America’s top sports agents for the NBA. Brown has represented six first-round picks in the past […]
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Under new management: A growth plan for Canal Shores
The Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association announced recently that KemperSports was selected to manage the Canal Shores Golf Course. The new partnership calls for elevating every facet of the Canal […]
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A Rotary perspective on Ukraine
John Hewko has deep ties to Ukraine and helped to author its constitution. He serves as general secretary and CEO of Rotary International, which has clubs in both Russia and Ukraine. […]
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Carrying on with tradition at Hecky’s Barbeque
Cheryl Judice is a mom, grandma, author, widow to Hecky Powell, professor, owner of Hecky’s Barbeque. As Hecky was the public face for Hecky’s Barbeque for a long time, Cheryl […]
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Putting names in lights: Charlie Evanson of Neon Design
What goes into the craft of making a neon sign? In the latest episode of “People You Should Know,” Charles Evanson talks about his business, Neon Design. His business was […]
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Reparations and its allies
In the latest installment of our People You Should Know video series, Pastor Michael Nabors interviews Robin Rue Simmons and Chuck Lewis. As an Evanston City Council member, Robin Rue […]
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People you should know: Garrett Karp
Garrett Karp, the new Executive Director of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, is interviewed by Chamber president Nasuta Mabwa. Garrett describes his background and goals. Garrett comes to Evanston after […]