Getting to know NBA super-agent Austin Brown
Austin Brown of CAA Sports grew up in Evanston and has become one of America’s top sports agents for the NBA. Brown has represented six first-round picks in the past two NBA drafts, including Zion…
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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 had around the dinner table. These organizers created a model…
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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,…
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…
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Getting to know Derrick Gragg
Derrick Gragg became the Vice President for Athletics & Recreation at Northwestern University in June 2021. A native of Huntsville, Ala., Gragg comes to Evanston with a long and distinguished career as an athlete, coach…
Getting to know Doug Silverstein, President of Evanston Hospital
“The last two years have been the most challenging of my four decades in health care.” After more than 30 years at NorthShore University Health System, the President of Evanston Hospital stopped by Evanston Township…
Getting to know City of Evanston super-employee Lukasz Tatara
From sweeping the floors at Civic Center at night to supervising entire city departments. Our next People You Should Know takes us to the Maple Street Garage where Evanston Fire Chief Paul Polep interviews Lukasz…
Under new management: A growth plan for Canal Shores
The Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association announced recently that KemperSports was selected to manage the Canal Shores Golf Course. The new partnership calls for elevating every facet of the Canal Shores operation, including improved playability…