As the Oxford English Dictionary defines it, respect is “a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievements.” It is unfortunate that, in this day […]
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Letter to the editor: Headline takes focus away from Amplifying Black Voices survey findings
I am writing, on behalf of the “Amplifying Black Voices on Education Equity in Evanston” research team and our project allies, in response to the article titled “Survey: Most Black […]
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Letter to the editor: Affordable housing crisis needs coherent, unified city policy
Evanston has an affordable housing crisis. Forty percent of residents spend more than a third of their income on housing, which means they have to skimp on food, health care […]
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Letter to the editor: Students with disabilities need more support
To the Roundtable Editorial Board and Neighbors, Given that the board elections are quickly approaching, I encourage my fellow neighbors to look carefully at how a legally protected class of […]
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Letter to the editor: Why you should care about D65 enrollment losses
The District 65 board and administration are finally acknowledging what anyone who has been paying attention has recognized – that the many families who have left District 65 schools during […]
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Letter to Mayor Biss and City Council: Vote down the proposed Fair Work Week Ordinance
Submitted by the Evanston Restaurant Association We are 50 Evanston food business owners (and counting) who are writing to you regarding Evanston’s proposed Ordinance #24-O-23, establishing Evanston’s “Fair Work Week.” […]
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Letter to the editor: City staff must respect that council members speak for residents
Last month the RoundTable revealed that City Manager Luke Stowe had sent a letter to the City Council with complaints that council members contributed to an “unhealthy work environment” for city […]
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Letter to the editor: Reasons to support NU’s stadium rebuild don’t add up
The Field of Opportunities supporters’ Feb. 17 letter brought up a number of points that are important to examine in detail: “…those who cannot afford to stay in their homes […]
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Letter to the editor: Mt. Pisgah’s plans will enhance Fifth Ward
We seem to have developers who want to build in the Fifth Ward. However, I understand that some residents do not see the benefits of these projects. I want to […]
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Letter to the editor: Reject NU’s proposed zoning changes
I strongly oppose a zoning change for Ryan Field. My husband and I have lived in our home on Broadway Avenue for 40 years. We’ve learned to appreciate home games […]