This episode features Pat Hughes, Sr., who has made Evanston his home since he moved to our town in 1955. Pat attributes who he is to his upbringing, his diverse […]
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NU Roe v. Wade news conference sparks impassioned debate
Seven Northwestern University academics, experts in a variety of disciplines, including law, gender studies, sociology and reproductive health came together Friday at a virtual news conference. Ostensibly the gathering was […]
Posted inCity News
State, federal leaders and Evanstonians react to Roe v. Wade being overturned
Update: Here is the latest tonight of what states banned abortion today, Friday, as a result of the decision and what states will likely do the same soon. Reactions poured […]
Posted inCity News
Housing subcommittee debates improving rental inspections and compliance
After spending several months discussing the pros and cons of a licensing system that requires property owners to register their rental units, the city’s Planning and Development Housing Subcommittee has […]
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Local girl inspires passage of ‘Bee Bill’ in Illinois
This week is National Pollinator Week and State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-18th) joined State Sen. Laura Fine (D-9th); Mark Clifton, Executive Director of the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District; volunteers […]
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COVID-19 update as of June 23: Evanston and Cook County each rated ‘medium’ risk
The total number of new cases of COVID-19 in Evanston was 215 for the week ending June 22, 6% higher than the week ending June 16. The number of new […]
Posted inFood
Meez Meals hopes to up the ante on meal kit deliveries
Tucked away in a brick building across from the Evanston Police Department headquarters on Elmwood Street sits Meez Meals, a meal kit company founded by Jen Moore in 2011, before […]
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Central Street day care center plans met with controversy
A proposal for a Kensington School day care center to replace the Unity Church building at 3434 Central St. at times became a contentious discussion about traffic and parking during […]
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Evanston honors life and legacy of Bill Logan, city’s first Black police chief
UPDATE: While Friday’s event went on as planned, events on Saturday ended up being cancelled due to rain. But read below about Logan’s legacy as well as the plans that […]
Posted inArt & Life
What’s up with that: Why are the big fish schooling near the NU bridge?
What is big, scarily unattractive and gathering underneath and on both sides of the bridge connecting Northwestern University’s campus with the lake fill area? The RoundTable was surprised at the […]