Months ago, an unpleasant incident occurred outside the Post Office on Main Street. In fact, it occurred on Nov. 8, Election Day. A woman entered the United States Post Office […]
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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 […]
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Letter to the editor: Build a new animal shelter – but let’s slow down and spend less
Kittens & Puppies in desperate need? Is compelling. I completely agree that the community needs to support animal welfare. However, I am not going to try to pull your heartstrings […]
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Les Jacobson: The bully in the bird feeder
A year or two ago we bought a clear plastic bird feeder and attached it outside our family room window. The idea was to observe our avian friends at close […]
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Guest Essay: Daniel Lauber on what the proposed license for shared housing is missing
Interim Community Development Director Sarah Flax is quite accurate when she says “the city staff did not find any community or municipality with regulations exactly like the proposed [Shared Housing […]
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Letter to the community: NU’s proposed stadium is a ‘field of opportunities’
According to a recent poll by President Biden’s pollster, John Anzalone, nearly 70% of Evanston residents support having 10 concerts at Ryan Field. We agree with the majority that the new plans […]
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Letter from the mayor: Survey seeks input on city’s reparations program
Greetings, In Evanston we’re proud of our trailblazing reparations initiative, but we also know that the first steps in a long complex journey require careful analysis, reflection, and, potentially, adjustment. That’s why I’m so pleased to let you know about the launch of a thorough and scholarly research project that will assess our program.
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Les Jacobson: Evanston’s Megan Twohey tells all!
New York Times reporter Megan Twohey credits Evanston with informing her view of the world and helping guide her to a highly successful career as an investigative journalist. “Growing up […]
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Cissy Lacks: A valentine to all my Evanston ‘families’
In keeping with Valentine’s Day customs, I’d like to send a Valentine to all my friends and neighbors in a town that doesn’t always get its due. That’s right, this Valentine […]
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Letter from the mayor: Margarita Inn and living our community’s values
Editor’s note: Mayor Daniel Biss sent the following email message to Evanston residents on Thursday, before a Cook County judge on Friday barred the city council from considering a special […]