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RoundTable live blog to focus on District 65 vote on advancing a closure scenario Monday
11/16/2025

RoundTable live blog to focus on District 65 vote on advancing a closure scenario Monday

Evanston/Skokie District 65 board is set to vote on advancing school closure scenarios to the next stage on Monday. The public portion of the meeting

Artists foster community connections during first ‘Print Social’ event
11/16/2025

Artists foster community connections during first ‘Print Social’ event

Julie Cowan, the organizer of the Evanston Print Social exhibit, with her piece. Evanston Printmakers brought together artists dedicated to the craft of

Rooted in community: Kids come for games, dig in for tulip planting at Firefighter’s Park
11/16/2025

Rooted in community: Kids come for games, dig in for tulip planting at Firefighter’s Park

On Saturday, landlord David Giljohann gathered tenants from his properties and other permanent Evanston residents, as he has for several years,

Riding with the ‘God Squad’ to a protest in Broadview
11/16/2025

Riding with the ‘God Squad’ to a protest in Broadview

A rabbi and five ministers walk into a car. And I accompanied them as they drove from the Robert Crown Community Center Friday morning to a protest in

SNAP benefits expected to be paid out in full by Nov. 20
11/16/2025

SNAP benefits expected to be paid out in full by Nov. 20

The Illinois Department of Human Services aims to distribute full SNAP benefits by Nov. 20 after the government shutdown, helping 1.9 million Illinoisans.

Letter: Protect and strengthen Two-Way Immersion at District 65
11/15/2025

Letter: Protect and strengthen Two-Way Immersion at District 65

As parents from the Bessie Rhodes and Willard Two-Way Immersion (TWI) programs, we are united in urging District 65 to preserve three TWI strands in north

Writers ‘As You Like It’ a timely take with plenty to like
11/15/2025

Writers ‘As You Like It’ a timely take with plenty to like

As You Like It at Writers Theatre in Glencoe poses many significant questions. Can boy meet girl, then woo that same girl even when she dresses like a boy

District 65 parents submit three proposals offering alternatives to two school closures
11/15/2025

District 65 parents submit three proposals offering alternatives to two school closures

With the Evanston/Skokie District 65 board set to vote on advancing school closure scenarios to the next stage on Monday, three groups of District parents

How volunteers help Evanston Grows to thrive
11/15/2025

How volunteers help Evanston Grows to thrive

This season, Evanston Grows recorded over 1,000 volunteer interactions, including repeat workers. These volunteers donated 3,280 hours of their time from

Biss commits to early mayoral exit if he wins Congressional seat
11/15/2025

Biss commits to early mayoral exit if he wins Congressional seat

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss speaks during a City Council meeting on Nov. 10. Speculation around how Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss' congressional campaign

Evanston residents among 21 arrested in ICE protest
11/15/2025

Evanston residents among 21 arrested in ICE protest

At least three Evanston residents were among 21 people arrested Friday at the Immigration & Customs (ICE) Enforcement facility in west suburban

Talk with Taylor Armstrong launches YWCA ‘In Her Voice’ series
11/15/2025

Talk with Taylor Armstrong launches YWCA ‘In Her Voice’ series

“Taylor, we thank you for being here tonight,'' said YWCA President and CEO Cherese Ledet. "Your voice will give power to others still trying to find their voice.”

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