Providing free beach access to all Evanston residents was part of one of the Ten Ideas for the Future formulated by the Steering Committee of Evanston 150 back in 2011, as reported in the Roundtable, here: https://evanstonroundtable.com/2011/11/22/evanston150-unveils-final-10-ideas-for-future/ – Roger Price
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I walked the length of the Greenleaf Street pilot program
When I discovered the City’s plans to launch a pilot program on Greenleaf Street, limiting traffic and creating space for pedestrians and cyclists, I knew I had to check it out for myself. I always appreciate a good walk, so I called up my friend Suzy Vazquez, and together we strolled the length of Greenleaf […]
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Letter to the editor: Restaurants should require staff and customer vaccinations
With the Delta variant and breakthrough infections raging, many senior citizens are concerned about their ability to remain active in our communities. Everyone can stay masked in stores; in restaurants, on the other hand, masks come off at a certain point, making some seniors feel vulnerable. North Shore Village Network, f/k/a Wise-Up – Aging With […]
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Open letter: Interim City Manager should not be connected to the sexual harassment investigation
Dear Evanston friends, On Aug. 12th during executive session, the Evanston City Council determined that they would appoint Deputy City Manager Kelley Gandurski as interim City Manager. Gandurski was hired to “lead the City’s Law Department as corporation counsel/city attorney” in March of 2020 and joined the City Manager’s office in April of 2021. This means she was […]
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Nancy E. Anderson: My kids are getting married and my feelings are…complicated
I have five children. I gave birth to two of them and acquired three by marriage. In the last nine months, one of my children has gotten married and two have gotten engaged. (One got married five years ago and one is single.) While engagements and weddings symbolize hope and optimism, things we so desperately […]
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Les Jacobson: The centennial column
This was supposed to have been about my 100th column, a milestone worthy of some celebration and reflection. I started writing my bi-weekly column for the RoundTable in the fall of 2017, so 26 columns a year would mean hitting 100 roughly in the late summer of 2021. In other words, now. It’s been great […]
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Letter to the editor: Getting and using the new federal Child Tax Credit
The federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments have arrived. But before you spend it, it is important to be sure you received your money or know how to get it. Beginning July 15, the IRS began paying half the total credit amount in advance monthly payments for families who qualify. (Learn more at https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advance-child-tax-credit-payments-in-2021) For some families, the CTC payments have been easy to get. For other families, often the most vulnerable, it’s been a struggle to receive the tax credits. Historically, navigating the tax system […]
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Peggy Tarr: Humanitarianism in song
When looking at the month of August in the Human Rights Watch Planner*, I read that the 19th was designated as World Humanitarian Day (WHD). It was designated (as such) by the UN General Assembly in 2008. A theme is chosen each year. The focus for 2021 is the climate and “meaningful actions.” WHD is: […]
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Mayor Daniel Biss: An update on COVID-19
Greetings, During a few wonderful weeks back in June and early July, it seemed COVID-19 might finally be in retreat. The City reported zero new COVID-19 cases for 18 of 20 consecutive days back then, which, together with the resumption of many activities that had been on hiatus, led many to breathe a sigh of […]
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Henry Wilkins’ open letter to the District 65 School Board
Dear School District 65 Board and Administration, On behalf of STEM School Evanston’s Board, the hundreds of supporters, families, advisors and volunteers who advocated for our vision to open a Community School located in Evanston’s Central Core, we would like to thank the School District 65 Board and Administration for hearing our call to restore […]