Evanston child care employees, much as their colleagues nationally, have been among the most overlooked and vulnerable essential workers during the pandemic. Evanston City Council members took note of their service […]
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Posted inArt & Life
Review: ‘The Mamalogues’ delivers heartfelt comedy at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Lisa B. Thompson’s satirical comedy The Mamalogues rests on 90 minutes of intense sharing at a retreat for “black bougie single mothers.” The women, of a certain age and economic […]
Posted inCity News
Early morning fire displaces nine residents on Howard Street
On Tuesday, at approximately 2:10 a.m., the Evanston Fire Department responded to reports of a fire in a business located on the first floor of a two-story multi-residential structure at […]
Posted inCity News
A 13-year-old girl was an ‘unintended target’ in a shooting that left her in critical condition
The 13-year-old girl shot in a Fowler Avenue backyard last night remains in critical condition at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The injured teenager was not the intended target of […]
Posted inCity News
With office occupancy down, Downtown Evanston seeks a new market
Annie Coakley will be the first to tell you: Evanston’s downtown business district isn’t known for its nightlife. But Downtown Evanston is hoping to change that. “I’m hoping that we […]
Posted inCity News
Monkeypox outbreak a top concern for health experts, with three cases in Evanston so far
The number of reported monkeypox cases in this current outbreak has risen in an unprecedented manner in a short period of time, according to Dr. Irfan N. Hafiz, an infectious […]
Posted inCity News
New Dollop coffee house offers a blend of beverages and convenience
At the newest Dollop coffee house that opened recently in the Albion building downtown, customers can get a steaming cappuccino with a fluffy donut, or they can grab a clove […]
Posted inEvanston Rules
Bob Lamey: Don’t bet against him
Before listening to this amazing episode, please be aware there is some salty language. In our third episode from Season 2, we have a heart-to- heart with Bob Lamey. Listen […]
Posted inCity News
Block Party, a ‘thank you’ to the Fifth Ward, was a big hit
Connections for the Homeless brought a double dose of community camaraderie to the Fifth Ward Saturday, July 23, with a two-part block party attended by several hundred people. “And today’s […]
Posted inDear Gabby
Would you pluck your chin hairs in front of him?
Dear Gabby, The other day I saw a man walking his dog, and he did not clean up after his pooch. I’d like to give him the benefit of the […]