Nearly 40 years ago, when we were both young mothers, a mutual friend (was it the late Karen Chavers?) called and asked me whether I would introduce Ann Rainey to my neighbors. I had never met Ann, but was told she was running for Eighth Ward alderman and would appreciate an hour or two of […]
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Mayor Stephen Hagerty: ‘Farewell and Thank You’
Today, my term as Mayor of Evanston will come to an end. This evening, Daniel Biss will be sworn in as our 22nd Mayor, along with the 81st Evanston City Council. I hope you will offer Mayor Biss the support, encouragement, and personal perspective that so many of you generously offered me over the last four years. […]
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Message From Mayor-Elect Daniel Biss: Swearing-In and First Act as Mayor
Thanks to your help, tonight I’ll be sworn in as mayor of Evanston. Because of the pandemic, the in-person ceremony won’t be open to the public, but you can watch it, starting at 7:30pm on the City’s YouTube channel. I’m excited to work with the City Council, staff, and our whole community to implement the bold, […]
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New Life Interim Housing Shelter Remodel Slated for Summer Start
Good News Partners has some “good news” for the mothers and children/families that it serves: Plans are moving ahead to renovate the 30-year-old New Life Interim Housing Shelter located in Rogers Park this summer. With a little help from the community, they are hoping for a few blessings to reach their fundraising goal to ensure […]
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ETHS Students Earn 2021 Latin Exam Recognition
Evanston Township High School students participated in the 2021 National Latin Exam, with 43 of the 57 participating students earning awards. The 40-question exam, taken by level, was completed by more than 88,000 Latin students worldwide. ETHS students earned Summa Cum Laude (gold medal), Maxima Cum Laude (silver medal), Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude […]
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Local Resident in Cast of ‘Divercity’
Evanston resident Jack Gehringer is one of nine cast members – each with a disability – telling their stories, which range from touching to hilarious, in “Tellin’ Tales Theatre Presents: Divercity.” Mr. Gehringer made his debut with Tellin’ Tales in 2003 in “Six Stories Up in Pediatrics” and is a current member of the Ensemble. […]
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Michael Matek’s Chess Problem
Problem Number 509 This wild position is from one of my games. White has the move. What should he play?
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Kitchen Table Stories Project Announces Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Activities and Events
The Kitchen Table Stories Project is leading an effort to engage the community in a celebration of ASAPI Heritage Month in Evanston. An informational website has been created to offer educational, social service, and social action resources, as well as a calendar of local and virtual activities and events throughout May. Posters can be found […]
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Who Has No Regrets?
Dear Gabby, What do you make of people who look back at their life and say they have no regrets? Is that even possible? Signed,Disbeliever Dear Dis, Show me a person with no regrets and I’ll show you someone so repressed, their resting face reads: sucks on lemons all day long. Regret is part of […]
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Applications to Fill Vacancy on District 65 School Board Must by Submitted by May 21
The District 65 School Board is inviting residents of the District to apply to fill a current vacancy on the District 65 School Board. Rebeca Mendoza submitted her resignation from the Board last week. In order to be eligible to serve on the School Board, a person must be a citizen of the United States, […]