Evanston Rules: Making history in education
In “Making History in Education,” our sixth episode from season three, District 202 Superintendent Marcus Campbell discusses his tenure at Evanston Township High School, where his passion for teaching continues to drive his current role. He opens up about the memorabilia in his office, connecting him to his ancestors and grounding him. This link fuels his dedication to improving Evanston for future generations. Campbell is an unapologetic advocate for equity in education. Listen to understand the transformative journey he’s leading. Listen to the entire Evanston Rules series on our website or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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Evanston Rules: Building Equity
In “Building Equity,” our fifth episode from Season Three, we speak with Dr. Allan Alson, the former superintendent of Evanston Township High School, District 202. Dr. Alson talks about his…
Evanston Rules: Ahead of her time
In Ahead Of Her Time, our fourth episode from Season Three, we spoke with Mabel Williams, a cherished educator, mentor and Evanston resident of over 60 years, who has not only called…
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Evanston Rules: Unbroken resolve
Editor’s note: This episode was recorded shortly before Devon Horton resigned from his position as District 65 superintendent. He began a new superintendency at a district outside Atlanta in July 2023. In this third episode…
Exploring the art of history
The second episode from Season 3 of the Evanston Rules podcast features Janet Dees, a curator and art historian who speaks about her life experiences and how they inform her work in art history and…
‘And the beat goes on …’
In the first episode of Season 3, Laurice and Ron are swapping seats with our good friend and favorite guest from Season 1, Judge Larry Axelrood. To kick off our third season, we thought it…
History Preserved – A life of legacy (part 2)
In part two of a two-part episode, we rejoin Dino Robinson from Shorefront Legacy Center who continues sharing stories from his experiences growing up in Evanston and his work at Shorefront. Dino’s work at Shorefront ensures…
‘I got a guy’
Evanston Rules talks to Larry Axelrood, a man whose thoughtfulness and love of his hometown shine through on our trip down memory lane. Larry is the guy everyone wants on their team and side. He’s…
The importance of being Blount
In this episode, we talk with the truly inspiring native Detroiters, Ben and Melissa Blount, who moved to Evanston with their young child less than a decade ago. Listen as we talk family, art, activism, taking…
The AUX and its power of connection
This episode features four of the powerhouses who are founders of The AUX, which is building a space dedicated to empowering Black businesses in Evanston. Jacqui White is a police officer in Highland Park; Lori…
Oliver Ruff: High expectations, no exceptions, no excuses
This episode features Oliver Ruff, who brings to mind three words: consistency, present and commitment. He has always been exactly the same, whether in friendship, inspiring his many students, or by showing up to affect…
Ron Whitmore: The skin I’m in, Part 2
In the first and second episodes of our second season, we talk with our very own Ron Whitmore. Ron’s career in education started in Evanston and took him to Chicago where he was the officer…
Ron Whitmore: The Skin I’m In, Part 1
In the first and second episodes of our second season, we talk with our very own co-host Ron Whitmore. Ron’s career in education started in Evanston and took him to Chicago, where he was the…
Denise Martin: She loves life and it loves her right back
This episode features Denise Martin. Denise overcame what for many would have been roadblocks to success, but her determination at every juncture has shown her to be a formidable yet compassionate competitor. Denise’s Evanston public…
Nancy Glick: The intersection of medicine and community
In our sixth episode from Season 1, “The Intersection of Medicine and Community,” we get to know Dr. Nancy Glick. We trace Dr. Glick’s route from a humanities-focused student at ETHS to the director of…
Rose waits for no one
In our 14th episode of Evanston Rules, we talk with Rose Johnson. Listen as we learn about Rose’s journey from Tallahassee to Spelman College to Evanston with her family. Rose’s experiences an educator, school board…
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 as he unpacks his childhood…
Talking with Cedric Singletary
In our 16th episode we talk with Cedric Singletary, founder of the Facebook page “You Know You From Evanston When.” He discusses his perceptions of the duality of Evanston and how his experiences growing up…
Pat Hughes, Sr. – lucky and loved
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 group of friends and meeting…
Bobby Burns: Finding community
In Episode 13 of the Evanston Rules podcast, Fifth Ward City Council Member Bobby Burns shares how the various people in his life have made a difference. He mentions our very own Evanston Rules host Ron Whitmore,…
The Crawford family: Open door policy
This episode features one of our favorite families: The Crawfords. Sydney, Ron, Suzy, Jen and Ronny are an iconic family who were able to bridge lots of cultural backgrounds and stitch the patterns together. They…
The Fruit Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree
The fruit clearly doesn’t fall far from the tree. In this episode we speak with Kimberly Holmes-Ross, who is truly her mother’s child. Listen as the daughter of Delores Holmes describes growing up in Evanston,…
Gilo Kwesi Logan: The beat of his own drum
The story of the Logan family continues in this episode with Gilo Kwesi Logan. In our episode with his father, retired police Chief Bill Logan, we spoke of the senior Logan’s contributions to our hometown.…
William H. Logan: The chief
This episode of the Evanston Rules podcast features William H. Logan Jr., also known as Bill or Chief Logan. Chief Logan talks about his family and growing up in Evanston, as well as his storied…
Gail Hutchison, going to her edge
In our sixth episode from Season 2, we get deep with Gail Hutchison, a native Evanstonian and powerful yoga and meditation instructor. Hutchison gives us some insight into the benefits of self care for all people,…
Talking whiteness on Central Street
This ninth episode from Season 2 features Blaire Frett, Ilana Marder-Eppstein, Lydia Collins and Louise Bond of the group Talking Whiteness on Central Street. Talking Whiteness challenges the status quo on their home turf in Northwest Evanston with conversations that could be…
Dino Robinson: History Preserved, A Life of Legacy
In Part 1 of our two part 7th episode from Season 1, we talk with Dino Robinson, a game changer who ensures the black experience along the North Shore is not forgotten or ignored. Dino…
EFD Chief Greg Klaiber – professionalism, tradition and service
In our fifth episode from Season 2, we talk with Greg Klaiber, a native Evanstonian who rose through the ranks of the Evanston Fire Department to become Chief, has paid it forward in terms of…
Evanston Rules podcast joins forces with the RoundTable
Evanston’s leading podcast focused on education, economic opportunity, culture and improving the community is joining forces with the RoundTable. Evanston Rules, a program that features hour-long intimate conversations with prominent Evanston families and leaders will…
Bernie Foster: The Ninth of Nine
In our 4th episode from Season 1, we feature Bernie Foster. Bernie is a native son. An Evanstonian. The youngest of 9 siblings. A family man. We welcomed his cool, calm, collected, and thoughtful spirit…
The Miller Family: From Generation to Generation
In our 10th episode from Season 1, we talk with The Miller family: Teel, Willie and Alyson. Listen as we learn about how two prominent Evanston families, the Millers and the Spencers merged to bring…
Delores Holmes: “Holmes Is Where the Heart Is”
In our 5th episode from Season 1, we feature Delores Holmes. Delores is a special human being, young at heart and in spirit. She is a steadfast champion of her community, beloved for her hard…
Hecky Powell: “It’s the sauce”
In our 1st episode from Season 1, we feature the legendary Hecky Powell, who died tragically from COVID -19, on May 22, 2020, shortly after this conversation was recorded. Hecky was a true blue Evanstonian whose actions…
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Q&A with Darrell King, Evanston’s water production bureau chief
In recognition of National Drinking Water Week May 5-11, we are spotlighting Darrell King, Evanston’s water production bureau chief. Here are a few highlights from our conversation with King about Evanston’s water-production process, the water quality,…
Evanston resident gives new life to old bikes
For new arrivals and others in need, a functioning bicycle serves as much more than a mode of transportation. Evanston resident Mike Moyer has spent the past nine months fixing donated bikes and distributing them to…
Engineering a sustainable world from downtown Evanston
As Women’s History Month transitioned into Earth Month, the RoundTable sat down with Charlotte Mitcham Farmer of Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes (ULRI), an organization focused on addressing “risks to humanity and our planet.” Farmer is…
Meet Kurt Roderer, master organ builder
Kurt Roderer, a retired organ builder, is 88 years old now. The RoundTable learned about Roderer when we interviewed James Brian Smith, a recently retired music teacher from District 65 who considers Roderer one of…