Editor’s note: On Friday Evanston Police Chief Schenita Stewart posted a letter reacting to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five police officers. Below is the […]
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Letter to the editor: NU, do not ignore stadium’s human environmental impact
The Central Street Master Plan and its implementing ordinance were designed to keep the neighborhood welcoming, walkable, and liveable. The American Planning Association honored this in naming Central Street one […]
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Evanston Police Chief Schenita Stewart: Thoughts on Tyre Nichols case and the ‘crisis of confidence’ in police
Highly publicized police-citizen encounters over the past few years have garnered the attention of the nation. The recent arrest of five Memphis Police officers for the beating and murder of Tyre Nichols and the subsequent release of video of this incident will again spotlight police misconduct on a national level.
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Letter to the editor: Don’t let grandiose plans kill Evanston’s magic
Why should you go to Europe or elsewhere to enjoy walkable cities and quaint towns, places that preserve their heritage, and make room for the new without obliterating the old? […]
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Peggy Tarr: Americans pursue King’s mission
On the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, I was pleased to see ways in which individuals and communities in America honored Dr. King and his pursuit of peace, equality and […]
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Letter to the editor: Ryan Field project is opportunity to build Black and brown wealth
The Ryan Field project in Evanston is an initiative by Northwestern University to rebuild its stadium. With a gift from the Ryan family, the proposal is to construct a state-of-the […]
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Les Jacobson: The write stuff
Along with the winter solstice come annual new year’s resolutions, a tradition said to be thousands of years old. The most popular resolutions are exercise more, lose weight and get organized. These are […]
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Carol Wilson: Bitter weather still coming, help us help the homeless
As fierce winds, bitter temperatures and blowing snow moved into the Chicago area ahead of the Christmas weekend, those experiencing homelessness in Evanston faced difficult choices. Many of the places […]
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Charles Wilkinson: One man’s mind
The question stopped me cold, blindsiding me and sending me deep into my self. “So, how does it work for you, Charlie, this God stuff?” I wanted to reply, “Just […]
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Nancy E. Anderson: A list of tiny grievances and everyday annoyances
I don’t like complaining and negativity, but sometimes it feels good to vent about low-stakes situations and details that don’t matter. So, I’m starting the new year with a list […]