Affordable housing is expensive. That’s one reason there isn’t more of it. One of the things that makes it expensive is community opposition. When a new planned development is being […]
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Letter to the editor: Concerns regarding the Kensington proposal at the Unity Church site
After considering Kensington School’s outline proposals – including concept review discussions at the City of Evanston’s Design and Project Review Committee meeting on Sept. 29, we feel compelled to express […]
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Letter to the editor: Bernard Place resident says Lovelace not right place for dog park
I’d like to introduce you all to a little-known street in the farthest NW corner of Evanston, called Bernard Place. There are nine houses on our little street that dead-ends […]
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Letter to the editor: Make housing affordable with stipends for improving City
With all the talk we have about affordable housing, why don’t we get down to brass tacks and talk about what is “affordable” to whom? Rather than use some percentage […]
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Letter to the editor: We must make good on Evanston’s climate goals – there’s no time to lose
Evanstonians pride ourselves on our leadership in setting bold climate goals. Rightly so. After the previous president withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, Evanston pledged not to […]
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Letter to the editor: It’s not over, not by any means
In 2017, I felt like the world woke up. So many put their shoulder to the wheel and pushed for a better world. We marched. We protested. We formed groups […]
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Letter to the editor: Let’s spotlight Evanston talent and focus on climate, water issues
It would be nice to see the paper, since it is in an electronic format, spotlight some of the other things that Evanston has, showcasing our combination of talent that […]
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Letter to the editor: ETHS grad shows gift for music
ETHS class of 2001 grad Alex Rubin (the youngest son of retired ETHS Spanish teacher Marianne Rubin) has been quietly rebranding himself as an artist since he left Chicago to […]
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Letter to the editor: Wear a mask, be a superhero!
I’m the Managing Broker of Signature Homes Realty but I’m also a registered nurse, and as a member of the community and local business owner I was very concerned about the […]
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Letter to the editor: Saving a life at Greenwood Beach
Last Thursday, Sept. 9, was an incredibly beautiful day at Greenwood Beach. I lived in Evanston along the lakefront for 20 years but I moved away in 2010. I was […]