Good Friday morning, Evanston.
Workforce development for students was in the spotlight at Wednesday night’s virtual meeting of Evanston’s City-School Liaison Committee.
Representatives from the Mayor’s Employer Advisory Council updated City Council members, District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton and District 202 Superintendent Eric Witherspoon on continued efforts to expand programs for young people.
Eighth Ward Council member Devon Reid’s proposal for employees at larger grocery stores to receive hazard pay moved forward in a 4-3 vote Jan. 24. But some Council members want to hear from the businesses that would be most affected by the legislation.
“I think all businesses right now, we realize … are suffering from the pandemic,” said Council member Peter Braithwaite, in whose Second Ward are located two large grocery stores. “I think it’s unfair to make assumptions about any industry without having that conversation.”
Elsewhere on the RoundTable website
‘I seemed to speak out early’: Evanston resident Elizabeth Werrenrath reflects on her first 107 years. Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Werrenrath, who has lived in Evanston and other Chicago suburbs since 1940, turns 108 today, and RoundTable reporter Sam Stroozas caught up with her at the Highlands Assisted Living at Westminster Place on Simpson Street
COVID-19 update as of Jan. 27: 47 new cases in Evanston on Jan. 26; 14,222 in the State on Jan. 27. In the last week, there was a significant drop in new COVID-19 cases and in hospitalizations in Evanston, Chicago, suburban Cook County and the state, suggesting that the latest surge due to the omicron variant may have peaked.
At this time: 12:36 p.m. Thursday. Teammates: 88-year-old Edwina Dennis (left) and 80-year-old Melinda Kwedar take the court at the Robert Crown Community Center. Dennis, 5’10”, picked up a basketball for the first time at age 70. “I’m a facilitator. I can pass and I can cut – if it’s necessary.” Kwedar, 5’3”, played basketball in high school. “It’s the highlight of my life these days.” They come out once or twice a week. Women older than 50 can join them by calling the Levy Center to ask about the senior basketball program. (Photo by Richard Cahan)
Shop local at Downtown Evanston’s sale this weekend. This Friday through Sunday, 11 businesses in downtown Evanston are offering discounts and special deals as part of an “InSidewalk” Sale.
Space 900 Gallery presents Photographs by Todd Anderson. Occupied/Vacant: Photographs by Todd Anderson focuses on places which may be empty but show the evidence of human activity, and places that bring people together for a brief time.
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Ten-story office building may replace former Burger King. On Wednesday night, the city’s Land Use Commission recommended a 10-story, mixed-use building development proposed by Trammell Crow Chicago to replace the old Burger King on the corner of Clark Street and Orrington Avenue.
Sunrise On The Lake Looks Out Of This World On Coldest Day Of The Year So Far. Bitterly-cold temperatures on Wednesday morning gave way to a beautiful sunrise over Lake Michigan, and Block Club Chicago has you covered with the best images of the morning.
In Standoff with Putin, Biden Makes Sure European Allies Are With him. The U.S. is orchestrating the response to Russia’s threatening moves and making sure to include its European allies.
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