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booker discusses finding acts for a venue that ‘feels like Evanston’, Butterfield’s bronze horse grazes in memory of Evanston philanthropist, Heritage Sites program unveils inaugural markers on Darrow Avenue, COVID-19 update as of May 12: Evanston’s weekly cases per 100,000 jump to 536, Hair Science salon kicks off monthly pop-ups to aid local businesses, ETHS girls track: Wildkits race to sectional title, COVID-19 update as of May 5: Seven-day average of new cases in Evanston jumps 41%, Skokie abortion rights rally offers messages of inspiration, anger, Several programs working together to advance Burton’s home makeover, Evanstonians help pollinators, participate in ‘No-Mow May’, Evanston Farmers’ Market is back: Take a look, Three ETHS seniors capture first place at Illinois Japan Bowl, Evanston Hockey director breaks sport’s color line: ‘I hope my presence helps build diversity’, Japanese street food comes to Evanston, Innovation selling old stuff: Secret Treasures Antiques shifts business model during pandemic, COVID-19 update as of April 28: seven-day average of new cases puts Evanston in medium risk category, Horton sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for Haven students, Former Varsity Theater site moves to next chapter, Evanston names two finalists for City Manager, ‘All of us are carrying these burdens’: Evanston firefighter helps colleagues cope with stress, YWCA Stand Against Racism returns with post-pandemic vigor, Council gives an earful on proposal to change sound limits, ‘It was headed for disaster,’ says former Albany Care staffer, Commission begins discussion of anti-gentrification proposals, ETHS again ranked among top U.S. high schools, Temperance Beer Company brews up local business partnerships and community support, Bust of du Sable coming to Evanston in the fall, The Art of Making Art: Sherry Smith, Evanston leaders discuss reparations with Northfield temple, City declares climate emergency, commits to net zero emissions policy, Library board faces decisions on big projects, Evanston honors first reparations recipients – ‘a long overdue redress’ of past wrongs, Evanston celebrates Earth Day with neighborhood cleanups, Getting to know City of Evanston super-employee Lukasz Tatara, Friko, an indie-rock band of ETHS grads, is building a name for itself, In weather crisis, you may be the first responder – so be ready, experts urge, Local Jewish leaders call for Chase Bank to divest from fossil fuels: ‘Move your dough!’, Haven student: ‘I just want to know when you think I’ll feel safe again’, The Art of Making Art: Cie Bond, COVID-19 update as of April 21: seven-day average of new cases in Evanston remains flat, Housing subcommittee hits impasse on rental licensing program, Haven student: ‘I just want to know when you think I’ll feel safe again’, After fights at Haven, District 65 parents rally for safety, transparency, Fire Station No. 1 goes with the flow of Aqua Vita, Library, Fire Department team up for seminars on seasonal weather hazards, Former Evanston teen librarian finds his true calling as a children’s book author, District 65 School Board elects first Latino president, ‘Tricky’ intersection, lack of sidewalks prompts closer focus on day care center’s traffic plan, COVID-19 update as of April 14: seven-day average of new cases in Evanston jumps 78%, The CBD sisters, Decision regarding Albany Care’s license expected mid-April, ‘Concerns have been ignored, dismissed, minimized’: Inside the year at Haven, Dreams Delivered returns, makes prom dreams come true once more, Woman-owned spring market manifests on Elmwood, Salvation Army pledges to take steps against donation dumping in second go-round of resale shop, Art-makers and Earth-lovers unite at Art Maker’s Outpost Earth Month event, Haven parents express gratitude for teachers amid recent incidents, COVID-19 update as of April 7: Seven-day average of new cases in Evanston increased from 10.1 on March 31 to 13.6 on April 6, Interim City Manager Kelley Gandurski announces key Parks and Recreation leadership appointments, Hoops for the Ages tourney proves seniors take their basketball seriously, ETHS updates how it provides special education; team stresses giving IEP students a voice, After 80 years, Saville Flowers is still growing, District 65 board members discuss homophobia, toxic masculinity in school settings, Haven update: Second ambulance was for allegedly intoxicated student, EPD chief says, Lighting candles for Ukraine: Northwestern hosts vigil, Dozens of local artists contribute to ‘Bardo’-themed installation on Sherman Avenue, Superintendent Witherspoon thanks his ‘Wildkit family’ at ETHS Foundation benefit, Oakton Community College opens first-in-state cannabis cultivation lab, Woman’s Club remodels and makes room for men, Fight at Haven Middle School prompts soft lockdown; teacher sent to hospital, Evanston won’t change terms of first reparations grants to allow rental assistance, Getting to know NBA super-agent Austin Brown, The Art of Making Art: Vanessa Filley, ETHS celebrates iKit Job Shadow Week participants, 5 Evanston organizations collaborate for Earth Month kickoff party, ‘Every child can find themselves in a book’: Bookstore celebrates Trans Day of Visibility, Northwestern will try to capture ‘whining’ noise near stadium to identify source, Lobbyist post has come up big for the city in the past, YWCA Culinary Program gets future professional cooks into the kitchen, Word Salad: Evanston’s writing community gathers for an evening of poetry and prose, Oakton launches academy exclusively for Black male students, ‘My heart is filled with joy’: Council approves honorary street name for William ‘Bill’ Logan Jr., Networking event brings women together, celebrates website’s launch, A look behind the curtain at Northlight Theatre, which seeks $2 million from City Council, Evanston nonprofit offers free native plants to Fifth Ward residents, Elegance returns to Central and Prairie, Here’s the history of some Fifth Ward street names, Police launch probe after recording device found in bathroom of downtown Whole Foods, COVID-19 update as of March 31: Seven-day average of new cases in Evanston dropped slightly in last week, City commission nears distribution of racial equity survey, Health officials prepare for possible uptick in COVID-19 cases from ‘stealth’ omicron subvariant, Student and parent panels interview Principal Campbell for ETHS superintendent job, NU Slavic expert on Ukraine war: Russian friends are ‘upset and angry’, Illinois State Board of Education considers changes to standardized testing, She answered the call on 311, New coffeehouse mural explores homelessness, Anti-panhandling signs roll out across the city to some objections, City discusses workforce development program to replace lead pipes, City approves $900,000 for mental health ‘Living Room’, 9-year-old activist sells $1 pins to help Ukraine, COVID-19 update as of March 24: 7-day average of new cases in Evanston is 12.3, compared to 9.0 one week ago, Analysis: Projections of student enrollment at District 65 leave much uncertainty, From hotel to homeless shelter: A peek into the Margarita Inn, Seeing both challenges and opportunities, Downtown Evanston leaders seek a ‘reboot’, Holi Fest brings colors, dancing and laughter to Evanston, Study abroad: As the world awakens, Evanston college students venture beyond borders, Evanston native wins Food Network’s ‘Chopped’, Max Li’s Trapdoor pop-up contemplates decision-making, Neighborhood team ready to go on Northwestern’s Ryan Field stadium project, Police use foot patrols, promote ‘positive visibility,’ to deal with aggressive panhandling concerns, Drivers line up for free gas: ‘This is going to help me tremendously’, Residents at The Mather and Westminster Place ask for a louder voice in their communities, District 65 board extends Superintendent Horton’s contract through 2026, Licensing program ‘no panacea’ to fixing problem rental properties: Activist, One-year anniversary of Evanston’s reparations vote: Reflection, discussion with local newsmakers, Niles North graduate living in Ukraine flees to Germany, Loved ones gather in Andersonville at vigil for activist Elise Malary, Under new management: A growth plan for Canal Shores, The Art of Making Art | Making Photographs, ‘It was horrifying’: Months later, no update on alleged druggings at two Northwestern fraternities, Nonprofit to pursue permit needed to keep operating Margarita Inn as shelter, City’s updated ARPA plans outlines the road ahead toward community recovery, COVID-19 update as of March 17: seven-day average of new cases in Evanston is 9.0, compared to 9.6 one week ago, Projects move forward on sites that once housed Varsity Theater, Burger King, Neighbors try to prevent businessman overhauling a Hinman Avenue house for his daughter while she attends college, Stella Boutique: Cheers to 20 years, Trattoria Demi, woman-owned for almost 30 years, Foundation 65 seeks to bridge gaps in schools and classrooms, Neighbors try to prevent businessman overhauling a Hinman Avenue house for his daughter while she attends college, Local Rotary chapter to launch research-driven website to empower girls, Will movie theater’s reopening revive downtown Evanston?, Evanston parks named after pioneering women, Art Review: Gorgeous abstract paintings by Joan McLane, Some Evanston parents push for mask-optional preschools, day care facilities, With water shutoffs set to resume, officials look at alternatives, Prairie Moon donates 100% of Ukrainian-inspired soup sales to Doctors without Borders, Evanston Dimensions | A look at some change-making women in Evanston, Missing activist’s car found, but search continues: ‘It’s not like her to disappear like that’, Pandemic stress hit ETHS students hard, but signs of recovery surfacing, District 65 plans to cut 22 homeroom teaching positions to balance budget for FY’23, The Wine Goddess Debuts ‘Uncorked: A Story Series’, Plans for Fifth Ward school approved in historic 7-0 vote, Emotional meeting about homeless housing at Margarita Inn draws hundreds, Local PTA council revitalizes local ecosystem while redistributing funds, COVID-19 update as of March 10: new cases in the state continue decline, slight uptick in Evanston, Amy Morton on women-owned businesses: They work, Flower-delivery nonprofit finds way to keep the kindness coming, even through a pandemic, Evanston Rules podcast joins forces with the RoundTable, Eighth grader tackles lead pipe problem in winning environmental short film, Proposal would allow beer, wine service at lakefront lagoon building, Loss of police officers will have greatest impact moving forward: Eddington, Honorary street naming proposed to honor William ‘Bill’ Logan Jr.’s many accomplishments, A natural risk-taker, Evanston Dance Ensemble’s artistic director preps for 25th anniversary, Wild and Scenic Film Festival, ‘by activists, for activists’, Proposed Salvation Army store in south Evanston gets commission OK, District 65 looks at ‘lease certificates’ to pay for new Fifth Ward school, Mayor Biss offers thoughts on report on sexual misconduct at lakefront, Prospective Eagle Scout helps Evanston Animal Shelter, Kelley versus Kelly, YWCA web design class attracts moms looking for career shift, Tucked under the Metra line, Alcove keeps cooking, A Rotary perspective on Ukraine, Inez Milholland, the celebrity suffragist who captured the nation’s attention, Evanston resident takes over Kombucha Brava: ‘We had to keep it open’, District 65 talks TWI, but holds off on recommendations for future of English-Spanish program, District 65 proposal backs K-8 5th Ward school, Letter to the editor: Put 5th Ward school plan up for a vote, District 65 officially lifts indoor mask mandate, Elyjah Williams’ season at Northwestern brings ETHS alum full circle, Book Bird: Bringing world events to the Evanston Public Library, The Art of Making Art | Painting nature, Ridgeville Park District does ‘a whole lot with a little’, Ukrainians in Evanston watch from afar as destruction hits their homeland, At least 3 recipients of Evanston reparations grants are renters, who may not be able to take money, New Evanston association to sponsor Indian festivals downtown, ‘Lying’ remarks upset council member in South Boulevard discussion, Firm hired in ETHS superintendent search calls for ‘visionary, socially conscious leader’, Puppeteer brings history to life, COVID-19 update as of March 3: seven-day average of new cases in Evanston drops from peak of 127.7 to 8.4 a day, New interim parks chief vows to create safe work environment, Radio La Différence helps Haitian residents stay connected, ‘Fastest 10 years of my life’: Curt’s Cafe founder Susan Trieschmann prepares to depart, Drug overdoses and deaths surge in Evanston amid pandemic, Like mask and vaccine mandates, restaurant delivery fee cap also goes away, District 65 hopes to prevent ‘ghost town’ at Bessie Rhodes before school closure, ETHS sophomores learn about civic engagement from community groups, Northwestern now employs two Evanston City Council members, ETHS boys basketball: Kits can’t cope with Glenbrook South in season-ending defeat, ‘It just tears my heart’: Ukrainians at Northwestern reflect on their home amid Russian invasion, Depicting Lake Michigan, day by day, First United Methodist sets example for reparations with major gift, Evanston celebrates Women’s History Month, Geracaris confirmed to fill 9th Ward council seat, Schools, businesses transition seamlessly to mask-optional, Carrying on with tradition at Hecky’s Barbeque, Good to Go is here to stay, despite challenges, Art installations, sunsets and s’mores at Evanston Made’s Winter Wonderland, Members of library Black outreach group resign over denial of stipend, Carrying on with tradition at Hecky’s Barbeque, District 65 unveils 5th Ward school plans, will seek to close Bessie Rhodes, Getting serious about going green: District 65 to hire sustainability coordinator, New programs help with water expenses and support youth entrepreneurship, Benefits of palliative and hospice care explained at Levy Center, Evanston clergy issue statement opposing violence in Ukraine, Nearly 500 become citizens as Northwestern arena hosts first naturalization ceremony, Evanston Dimensions | Brief portraits of pioneering Black Evanston residents, District 65 schools to end mask mandate March 7, No treehouse? No problem!, Haven School sculptures by Mary Anderson Clark exemplify public artworks by women in Evanston, NAACP seeking help for victims of South Evanston fire, City may require licensing for landlords, despite some opposition, COVID-19 update as of Feb. 24: City will end mask and vaccine mandates as of Feb. 28, with some exceptions, Districts 65 and 202 come together for literacy and Black empowerment, Taking stock: How the pandemic has impacted student achievement at School District 65, Music school gets panel’s go-ahead to subdivide lot, NU closes building after finding message officials call ‘act of intimidation’, Evanston announces end to mask, vaccine mandates on Feb. 28, ‘They serve the community unselfishly’: C&W Market expands help for those in need, Local events to finish off your Black History Month, District 65 and 202 school boards discuss ‘rebooting’ literacy goal as gap persists, The Art of Making Art | 3D views of Evanston life, Sexual misconduct report: Evanston should overhaul lakefront management, consider discipline of officials, Evanston resident featured in WTTW special on segregation, Residents hear about three concepts for new skate park, Committee recommends approval for Salvation Army resale shop, Parks and recreation director resigns amid lakefront sexual misconduct investigation, Bindy’s grand book adventure, ‘I didn’t know Evanston had this much history’: Fourth graders learn about city’s Black hospital, Big field emerges for vacated Council seat in Ninth Ward, Artist makes one-of-a-kind garment with Sew Design Studio, Amid concerns about crime, Evanston looks to invest in its youth, Taste-testing ‘hygge’ in downtown Evanston: A review, Community groups contribute to vision of Fifth Ward school, The Year of the Redpoll, Dawes School’s fifth graders burn calories in computer science class, More free federal KN95 masks in Evanston, Evanston police website offers data on use of force, crime statistics and more, COVID-19 update as of Feb. 17: If metrics continue to improve, city plans to drop mask and vaccine mandates, Sparse attendance at virtual community forum for ETHS superintendent search, Nonku Adumetey’s new book focuses on authenticity, empowerment, Pastry chef’s One Last Bite preserves are works of art, Music school might get reprieve as city considers revised plan, High Consumer Price Index may pave way for District 65 to address structural deficits through tax hikes, Council allocates $200,000 to workforce development program with NorthShore Health System, Evanston officials discuss setting up ‘one-stop shop’ to address housing needs, District 65 considers $189 million plan to upgrade almost every school building, A sinuous sculpture and kinetic metal ‘wall’ enliven public park at Albion, Land swap may hold key to Link apartments expansion, Theater review: ‘Something Rotten!’ is exactly what we need right now, Eye on Evanston: Thoughts on Design | Local proponent of good design keeps focus for over 50 years, Hewn bakery continues to rise, Council adds COVID-19 vaccine/testing mandate for boards, commissions and committees, Helping students take a deep breath during challenging times, Evanston Own It is dedicated to local youth, Putting names in lights: Charlie Evanson of Neon Design, Valentines for pooches and their young companions at Crown library, Evanston’s continuing mask mandate frustrates some, pleases others, District 65 to battle bullying with recess activities, lunchroom training, Walker School’s Fifth Grade Variety Show wows online, in-person audiences, New exhibition offers perspectives on visible and hidden violence, With lateral recruitment and referral bonuses, Evanston taking steps to stop the loss of police officers to other departments, Library’s birdwatching kits let you check out feathered friends, Evanston’s lead pipes called an environmental justice concern, AMC signs lease to bring movies back to Evanston’s downtown, developer says, COVID-19 Update: 19 new cases in Evanston on Feb. 9 and 5,419 in the state on Feb. 10, Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse commits to sustainability, builds careers, AP course participation, performance slip at ETHS amid pandemic, District 202 board approves separation agreements for HR officials on leave, New gallery features local artists, cards, prints and luxury gift boxes, A joyful Daddy-Daughter Dance at Fleetwood-Jourdain, Developer adds affordable housing units to Chicago Avenue high-rise proposal22, Several local parents ask District 65 to make masks optional outdoors as Illinois judge rescinds mask mandate, Midwest Clay Guild says goodbye to Evanston, The Art of Making Art: Andryea Natkin, Baker Park neighbors salvage ice rink, After two years of pandemic ‘whiplash,’ Evanston restaurants look towards spring, McGaw YMCA shares plans for Men’s Residence renovation project, Test results at District 65 for incoming kindergartners dip in pandemic year, District 65 enrollment continues steep decline, ETHS hires consulting firm to conduct a security review, District 65 mistakenly failed to deduct federal taxes from 33 employees’ paychecks, COVID-19 update as of Feb. 3: 107 new cases in Evanston on Feb. 2, 9,463 in the state, Park School teachers encourage students’ unique abilities, Workforce program seeks to create pipeline between Evanston and NorthShore system jobs, ‘Art is how we have always moved people’, Previous firm in City Manager search didn’t meet expectations, Council member Nieuwsma says, Vinic Wine to close its doors, Vegan restaurant to open in Evanston, Requests from The Aux and Northlight for big ARPA dollars will move to Council, but with question marks attached, A look beyond the frames, Report on beach sexual harassment to be out this month, released to public, council member predicts, Family Focus, based in old Fifth Ward school, looks to grow – and city may have funds, council member says, CloseKnit to close its doors, ‘An archive of Black creative genius’: A Site of Struggle exhibit explores resistance to anti-Black violence, Reparations and its allies, Evanston Art Center receives bequest from tiny donor with a big heart, In the nick of time, enjoy dry January, City withdraws from homeowner enforcement case that brought criticism from Evanston activists, Evanston Catholic parishes to consolidate in July, Wild Onion Market signs lease in Rogers Park, Hazard pay for grocery workers still on table, Evanston parents petition for research into a weapons detection system at ETHS, COVID-19 update as of Jan. 27: 47 new cases in Evanston on Jan. 26; 14,222 in the state on Jan. 27, ‘We’re still scratching the surface on work-based learning’: City-School Liaison Committee focuses on workforce development, ‘I seemed to speak out early’: Evanston resident Elizabeth Werrenrath reflects on her first 107 years, Mandatory vaccine policy for council members could go into effect as soon as Feb. 14 meeting, Inside omicron’s impact on Evanston health care workers: ‘You don’t get a rest day’, Evanston to restart search for City Manager after top candidate accepts job elsewhere, Q&A with District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton: ‘We underestimated … the impact on our educators’, District 65 pledges to take on financial burden caused by postponing Nichols School trip, West End Area Block Club celebrates 60-plus years, calls for more clubs, Fleming’s final meeting hints at process for filling Ninth Ward vacancy, Northwestern students beef up the snack industry, The Art of Making Art | Learning to Paint at Studio 215, ‘I never thought that I would be picked’: Meet one of the first 16 recipients of Evanston reparations, Unvaccinated Council members could face censure or be barred from meetings without negative COVID-19 test, Lionel Jean-Baptiste: Haiti’s strong values endure despite history of turmoil, Rule change would lift restrictions for Reparations Committee members eligible to receive housing awards, District 65 aims to redraw school attendance areas, hosts presentation to gather input, First zero-waste store opens in Evanston, Mayor favors open application process for candidates interested in 9th Ward council seat, COVID-19 Update as of Jan. 20: 58 new cases in Evanston on Jan. 19; 23,246 in the state on Jan. 20, Who made Evanston Made, ETHS offers context for COVID-19 results, remains committed to in-person learning, Reimagining Public Safety panel looks at Minnesota model for reducing police role, Evanston businesses struggle to keep prices down as inflation soars, Some aren’t ready to close curtain on Varsity Theater for proposed apartment development, ‘Resolved’ mural by Ben Blount unveiled: ‘Big and bold’ commitment toward racial equity, Walk for Warmth: Over 500 march to raise awareness of homelessness in Evanston, Land Use Commission delays music studio decision, City wins award for 5-million-gallon water reservoir project, Evanston’s smallest art gallery and the reincarnation of Prairie Joe’s Diner, Letter to the editor: Property owners must shovel snow from sidewalks all the way to street crossings, People you should know: Garrett Karp, Missing mail: Postal problems during COVID-19, Evanston reparations begin: Random drawing selects 16 Black ‘ancestors’ to receive $25,000 grants, Return of the barnacle, Student safety and mental health at top of mind as ETHS opened its doors again this week, COVID-19 update as of Jan. 13: 273 new cases today in Evanston, 37,048 in the State, Council approves program to beef up fight against youth violence, City to forgive remaining balances on lead service line replacement loans, Animal Welfare Board talks possible cat limits, fire rescue adoptions, plans for new shelter, Irwin Weil on the Russian classics, Putin and Shostakovich, Tale of Evanston’s two City Manager finalists, First reparations grant recipients to be chosen Thursday, Ben Blount mural will be dedicated on MLK Day, With health threat from omicron variant, Reid renews call for hazard pay for grocery store workers, The Art of Making Art: Russell Muits, Lawsuit accuses Northwestern and other colleges of colluding to reduce financial aid, At 100, Evanston ‘treasure’ Jane Durfee lives life with attitude of gratitude, Community-owned food co-op moves forward with building plans, Studio W.I.P. takes spray paint beyond stereotypes at Evanston art workshops, ETHS announces expanded COVID-19 protocols ahead of Monday return to school, Shake, Rattle and Roll, Committee approves initial Orrington lab-building plans, A podcast where Evanston conversations are the rule, Evanston’s bricolage murals, or what on earth is bricolage?, ‘A Site of Struggle: American Art against Anti-Black Violence’ to debut Jan. 26 at Block Museum, COVID-19 update as of Jan. 6: 136 new cases in Evanston, a record 44,089 in the state, Nalls declares interest in filling 9th Ward Council seat, Many stops, few shelters, Evanston hospitals report increasing numbers of COVID-19 patients as omicron grips the community, Local empowerment center supports women and girls through movement, City Manager finalists introduced at virtual town hall Jan. 9, NorthShore, Edward-Elmhurst finalize merger, create third-largest health system in Illinois, Evanston shuts down unapproved COVID-19 testing center, New community fridge opens outside Kombucha Brava, Unlocking the power with Evanston Community Foundation CEO Sol Anderson, Mayoral appointment to fill 9th Ward Council seat may require special election in 2023, Open Communities to host housing workshops in January, Great reads of 2021, Getting to know Northwestern’s Brady Scholars Program, The 10 best-read stories of 2021, Evanston’s Noon Year celebration attracts families to Fountain Square, Word-of-mouth bike shop offers repairs, inclusive space, COVID-19 Update as of Dec. 30: 109 new cases in Evanston, record 30,386 in the state, Evanston celebrates Kwanzaa with virtual events, real celebrations, City issues new mitigation orders amid COVID-19 surge, Mayor’s Food, Book and Toy Drive brightens holiday for 365 families, Here’s what happened when an Evanston intern went on ‘Wheel of Fortune’, City staff’s expanded $867,000 plan targets youth violence, District 65 teachers union issues letter to community, COVID-19 update as of Dec. 23: 160 new cases in Evanston, 18,942 in the state, Evanston police officer brews up a coffee roasting business, Evanston intern takes a spin on ‘Wheel of Fortune’, District 65 middle schools shift to e-learning amid COVID-19 concerns, Former Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington appointed to serve as interim chief, As major Ryan Field ‘rebuild’ draws closer, Northwestern shares some details with neighbors, 9th Ward Council member Cicely Fleming to step down in January, COVID-19 update Dec. 20: Evanston outbreak continues to worsen, Witchy Woman World Apothecary seeks to cast a spell on Evanston, Six hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak at storefront church, COVID-19 positive tests hit record highs at ETHS and in Evanston, Three students charged after lockdown at ETHS, Tapville blends technology and hospitality on Grove Street, District 65’s attempt to ramp up 2021 summer learning met with low enrollment, City Manager search down to finalists, candidates to visit soon; Council members offer updates, Proposal to impose an access fee on private lakefront properties brings a wave of reactions, COVID-19 update as of Dec. 16: New cases spike at D65 and ETHS, jump to 111 today in Evanston and 11,856 in the State, City Council backs 1900 Sherman high-rise for seniors, with market-rate apartments to help pay for construction of 51 affordable units, ETHS sends students home midday after lockdown, two guns recovered, Weird, wonderful gifts for all from local stores, City panel allocates $1.2 million in federal grants for housing, infrastructure projects, ETHS shuts down in-person learning amid COVID-19 outbreak, Honorary street to pay tribute to Judge Lionel Jean-Baptiste’s contributions to the city, ETHS School Board discusses coach complaints, police on campus in wide-ranging meeting, U.S., international reparations leaders meet in Evanston to exchange ideas, Cheryl Lawrence named Open Communities CEO, Inspired Indian Cooking spices up Dempster Street, Inside Albany Care: Daily calls to police; residents report neglect, Evanston’s ARPA money may boost new programs, District 65 board, administrators stress need for communication, Interim Police Chief Aretha Barnes announces her retirement from the Evanston Police Department, Growing with local news: How journalism took over my life, Main-Dempster Mile hosts holiday open house, Evanston Police make arrest in Nov. 28 fatal shooting, The Cradle announces new president and CEO, Hearty winter greens add fiber and flavor to your meals, Staff FOIA denials would receive city committee review under Reid’s proposal, Documents detail how ETHS staff cleared coach of wrongdoing after students’ complaints, Family’s response as FBI closes Emmett Till case: ‘Even though we don’t feel that we got justice, we still must move forward’, Real estate workshop aims to prepare Black Evanstonians for restorative housing grants, Groups decry lack of public input in City Manager hiring process, District 65 students show significant declines in achievement on the 2021 Illinois Assessment of Readiness, Ninth annual gun buyback program gets 53 guns off the street, This week in photos, Letter to the editor: Stop releasing balloons in memory of someone loved, The Rev. Michael Nabors: Why I support District 65 and Dr. Devon Horton, Vandal breaks into Puerta Abierta Preschool, The Art of Making Art: Bryana Bibbs, Evanston’s lead pipes won’t be fully replaced for decades. Here’s what homeowners need to know., Fountain Square glitters with new holiday lights, National symposium on municipal reparations to include town hall with Danny Glover, Evanston Arts Council to receive $150,000 American Rescue Plan grant from National Endowment for the Arts, Reparation applications to be approved by Dec. 15; grants to come in 2022, ‘The Dogtor will See You Now’, Funds for The Aux on hold: Economic Development Committee tables request for $1 million in federal money for Black business hub, Holiday display to be installed in windows of vacant Vogue Fabrics building, After lifeguards complained of abuse, Evanston official called it ‘doubtful’ anyone would apologize, 5th Ward meeting focuses on Green Bay Road shooting, and how to move forward, Donna Sokolowski: Why I retired from District 65, Dozens gather for balloon release in memory of shooting victim Carl Dennison III, Rev. Nabors: Community must provide ‘alternate routes, not dead ends’, ‘Ice Cream Cats’ rescued from house fire await new homes, but 5 euthanized at Chicago shelter, ‘I’ve got a lot to learn from everybody’: Daniel Biss and his journey to Evanston City Hall, Menorah lighting illuminates faith and hope, Majestic Reign offers winter meals, summer camps for low-income Evanstonians, Since the 2017 school referendum, new construction has enabled District 65 to significantly increase its property tax levies, Proposed 16-story building at 1900 Sherman raises questions about ‘affordable housing’ label, Time to downsize the American empire: An interview with Northwestern historian Daniel Immerwahr, Talking with CEO Craig Lynch about challenges and plans at Y.O.U., Evanston plans to require permit before property owners can cut down trees, The Art of Making Art | Ken Avick: Surrealist painting with texture, Council approves $360 million budget, keeps tax rate flat with help from federal ARPA funds, Brighten up the season with citrus, Holiday markets abound, Santa’s workshop pops up in Evanston, My so-called journalism career, School District 65 shows improvement on 5Essentials survey, but scores below state average in ‘effective leaders’ and ‘collaborative teachers’, Evanston NAACP hosts panel on critical race theory, We are Water | Water as family: Returning to a kinship worldview, District 65 struggles with bus routes amid driver shortage, Community Lament Rally peels back the layers of the Rittenhouse verdict, Mandatory vaccination policy does not cover Evanston City Council members, but most confirm they have been vaccinated, Police mark catalytic converters in hopes of deterring theft, With no ARPA funds to help, Library Board struggles over tax decision, Abortion access in Evanston, New film spotlights former Evanston family with 12 kids, Local teen seeks to aid women and girls, here and in Africa, Possibility of two-way protected bike lane for busy Chicago Avenue stirs excitement in some cyclists, Goddesses rule at Northwestern gardens, Popular Evanston Police newsletter had readers, plenty of intriguing material; it folded after criticism at Council Committee hearing, The legacy of Marshall Giles: Ebony Barbershop and iKandi Hair Studio, Eye on Evanston: Thoughts on Design | COVID-19 and the challenges of the architecture office, The Art of Making Art: Kate Wyatt, Friends of the Robert Crown Center transfers another $600,000 to City of Evanston, Architecture enthusiast spotlights Evanston’s historic homes online, Central Street lights up for the holiday season, Climate activists call for the ‘decarbonization’ of District 65 schools, ‘Sewing is like therapy for people’: Studio offers classes to fans of fabric, fashion, New plaques honor Evanston Police and retirees for U.S. military service, ETHS pivots to e-learning day Friday amid staff absences, pandemic fatigue, Evanston Cradle to Career partners meet for quarterly update and to revise their agreement, Evanston Pour to serve coffee, tea, wine, beer, cocktails on Dempster, Licenses for landlords? City seeks to get tough on rental problems., City Council sets April 2023 date for phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers, Annual ETHS Achievement Report becomes Year in Review, with changes to data included, Honoring Evanston’s veterans, despite the rain, Evanston’s lead pipes are everywhere, and could become a significant health risk, District 65 seeks community help with shortages of subs, support staff, tutors, ETHS student’s Cookies for Compost offers sweet reward to aid the environment, District 202 plans maximum tax boost, but may have to wait extra months for funds, Evanston Made’s holiday market opens, a space to ‘browse, buy and be delighted’, First hour free in downtown garages set to expire January 1, Evanston Police announce gun buyback event, Catholic archdiocese may consolidate Evanston parishes, City kicks off plan centered on enhancing accessibility, The art of making art: Carol Hammerman, City, AgeOptions partner with Uniper Care to offer new virtual health and wellness platform, ETHS student board member says school failed to address complaints about former band coach, This weekend in photos, Mental health advocates push for more federal ARPA funds from Evanston, describe system in crisis, More than 500 applications for Restorative Housing grants expected; staff reviewing reparations paperwork, Dayenu Ministries lunch for first responders, health workers ‘means the world to us’, Are gas-powered leaf blowers on their way out?, An evening with Billy Porter, Evanston’s artistic spirit shines at Bright Night for the Arts, ETHS girls swimming: Consiglio makes the cut, advances to State, Hundreds of pumpkins go from creepy … to compost, Evanston activists attend COP26 climate action conference in Scotland, Albany Care neighbors get briefed on facility’s commitments, inspections, Council holds off on request for $1 million in ARPA funds for Aux Black business hub, seeks fuller picture, Evanston Symphony opens 75th season with Wagner, Mendelssohn, Brahms – and a diamond gift, Meals on Wheels showcases new Evanston kitchen with pie fundraiser, City responds to District 65 statement concerning Five-Fifths TIF District, City may call halt to funding school crossing guards, Meet Cara Pratt, Evanston’s new Sustainability and Resilience Coordinator, We are Water | Plastic pollution crisis: ‘How do I wean myself away from bottled water?’, Sharing the light of Diwali, Letter: Lovelace Park – From meadow to mud, How Evanston faith communities are embracing reparations, Three Crowns Park celebrates Halloween with the neighborhood, Check out some of Evanston’s spookiest Halloween decorations, Mayoral committee backs end to police traffic stops for nonmoving violations, NU warns it has received reports of off-campus druggings, Sen. Tammy Duckworth visits ETHS to talk career education for technical trades, Council approves $367,000 study to examine options for Civic Center, Police/Fire headquarters, Quad Indoor Sports back on track, Confronting high cost, low wages of child care, After Thin Blue Line experience, Evanston Public Library officials will require more staff OK for exhibit signage, City to complete asphalt pavement crack sealing over the next four weeks, School boards talk collaboration, literacy goals in joint meeting, Open letter to the community from the mayor, Council approves West Side TIF district without agreement on Fifth Ward school, COVID-19 booster shots available in Evanston, This weekend in photos, Soul-warming cooking with winter squash, Prairie Joe’s says goodbye to Evanston: ‘Every day was special’, We are Water | Evanston residents want more info on local water issues, Agreement for proposed TIF commits District 65 to make ‘good faith efforts’ for Fifth Ward school, Lincolnwood School ’62 grads reunite to celebrate their teacher, Dr. John Hillebrand, New Ben Blount mural installed, What should the library do with an objectionable book?, Hundreds of ETHS students stage walkout for climate action, Central Street Evanston hosts Trick-or-Treating event, City removes hanging Halloween displays from parkway trees, Evanston Pride forum highlights gender and orientation spectrums, Evanston residents share their favorite photos of The Guy Who Cares pieces, ‘Inspiring’ music professor Victor Yampolsky begins last season teaching and conducting at NU, The TIF needs more time, What all Evanston residents should know about climate change, The Guy Who Cares: Evanston’s own Banksy emerges again, Southeast Evanston residents on alert after recent carjackings, Evanston Grows seeks to cultivate fresh produce and community connections, Halloween costumes: Dogs ask, ‘What’s in it fur me?’, How can Evanston add affordable housing? Housing and Community Development Committee discusses options., Art installation to raise awareness of dyslexia, Ghoulish Harley Clarke Mansion a fright for all, From building maintenance to rat control, officials pitch Council members on more staff, City announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff, We are Water | From plastics to pipes: Who drinks Evanston’s tap water and why do some avoid it?, The art of making art: Visibility Arts, DeSalvo’s Pizza to open on Central Street by year-end, Number of votes to remove a City Manager may stay at seven, Grey Park neighbors raise safety concerns, Downtown Evanston Fall Festival strengthens community connections, District 65 teacher protest: Educators list problems, superintendent offers response, Eye on Evanston: Thoughts on Design | Evanston architect Stuart Cohen, ‘Mission drift?’: Council members seek info, accountability for Cradle to Career’s $50,000 funding request, Family and friends celebrate the life of jazz pianist Junior Mance, Evanston Pride marks Coming Out Day with ‘honest and real’ storytelling event, Evanston Police seek community input for new transparency dashboard, Council approval caps long work on 1012 Chicago Ave. project, How many cats is too many? Animal Welfare Board may seek limits on feline ownership., Colleton honored with portrait to mark 20 years on District 202 Board, Pay to park, District 202 gives COVID-19 vaccination update, unveils ‘portrait of an ETHS graduate’ project, ETHS School Board honors 20-year member Jane Colleton, ‘Repurposing for a Purpose’ rummage sale draws crowds at Lake Street Church, As Northwestern workers prepare for strike, students construct picket signs, We are Water | Green and gray: Is Evanston rain-ready?, City releases Proposed Budget for 2022, Northwestern names next president: UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, Reparations committee provides an update on funding, applicants, A collection of stories about 3 Evanston collectors with eclectic, whimsical, artistic sensibilities, ERASE Project can help Evanston renters seal evictions, improve credit scores, Open House Chicago to include more than 100 sites – several in or near Evanston, With eviction orders on way, Council member Bobby Burns presses for greater notice to tenants, How many votes to fire a city manager? Council members undecided about whether to ease rule., Lemonade, cookies, caring, determination: Teen raises thousands for charity, Double Clutch Brewing shifts into gear, plans to open soon, New home for Evanston strays moves closer to reality, We are Water | Submerged streets, wet basements: Many Evanstonians concerned about flooding, City panel approves fewer but larger units in 1900 Emerson high-rise, Men walk in 4-inch heels to raise awareness of sexual violence, gender bias, Rental assistance program to help residents facing eviction, ‘Birds of Concern’ mural coming to Evanston, Turnaround Park marks the spot, At ribbon-cutting ceremony, YWCA unveils campus expansion, Northwestern’s Block Museum reopens with new exhibition, ETHS class lesson: The process is messy. And that’s OK., Kensington School proposes new site on Central Street, Some Council members want next dog park to be at Lincoln Street Beach, How Fifth Ward school issues are affecting proposed TIF agreement, Mask up and MashUp: Welcome back, Evanston, District 65 approves e-learning plan that could end snow days, The Aux reveals entrepreneurial energy and a great space, Special Education Parent Council hopes to widen sense of ‘belonging’ at District 65, Fall is skunk season: Coping with close encounters of the smelly kind, City of Evanston to provide Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 booster shots to eligible individuals, We Walk: A celebration of Black community, Council delays Fifth Ward TIF vote until Oct. 25 amid District 65 concerns, Artists Book House to transform Harley Clarke into ‘Haunted’ installation, Jazzma Pryor shines in ‘Twilight: Los Angeles 1992’, Community open house and ribbon cutting set for newly renovated YWCA, City to host ‘First Friday Fall Fest’ at Mason Park, Evanston Local Marketplace connects business and buyers online, School District 65 Board approves $151 million operating budget for 2021-22 School Year, District 65 educators protest outside Board meeting: ‘Listen to our teacher voice’, We are Water | ‘When you are homeless … water becomes gold’, City officials and McGaw YMCA CEO brief Council on housing proposals, See My Story: Portrait series of Evanston’s homeless citizens, Paws & Claws Chicago Rescue: Young Evanston animal lover founds nonprofit, City hosts annual Bike the Ridge ride, TIF foes make final arguments against proposed Fifth Ward district, Police, postal authorities broaden investigation into forged court orders, Black-owned business hub planned for Evanston’s west side, ETHS Homecoming 2021: School spirit, unity and belonging, How should Evanston spend $43M in COVID-19 aid? Council mulls ‘a significant enough decision’, Main-Dempster Mile publishes ‘Fairies & Scaries 2021’, ETHS e-learning plan for 2021: public hearing Oct. 11, Picture-perfect day for North Shore Century ride, Lake Street Church of Evanston to host rummage sale, Evanston could raise – or lower – parking rates to balance demand, Northwestern announces $480 million gift, plans to redevelop Ryan Field, Five years after petition from District 65 parents, new State law says kids must get 30 minutes of recess, Landlord-tenant disputes: Council member Burns urges more outreach about aid, better tracking of cases, Funny Ladies: Theatre professor discusses women in comedy in Levy lecture, First day of fall quarter for Northwestern students, Council appoints Gandurski interim City Manager, Expenditures per student at District 65’s K-5, middle and magnet schools range from $15,177 to $20,092, Ridgeville Tavern opens: New bar has familiar faces, historic name, Retro*Fit finds inspiration in young interns, Restorative housing: What to know about the application process, We are Water | Evanston residents largely support free beach access, Evanston’s midyear finances: City has stake in a full Northwestern football season, Guest essay | Change is hard: Prairie Joe’s memories, District 65 schools set to start COVID-19 testing, Clergy members write open letter to Evanston City Council, seek apology for sexual harassment response, Evanston movie theater on track for early 2022 reopening, says developer, Taste of Evanston to fund affordable housing efforts, City Council panel backs changes to weekly police newsletter, ETHS students create national debate platform, Evanston Bike Club invites all to join North Shore Century ride, COVID-19 risks force music educators to make key changes, City seeks input on proposed 5th Ward TIF, Community fridges sprout around Evanston, Evanston loses two religious leaders, The art of making art: Anna Hershinow, Staff to seek Council approval to identify, repair water damage at Evanston Civic Center, New on Central: The Yoga Post debuts, Rethinking police: Evanston public safety changes could follow Minnesota city’s lead, Council member sees better alternative to overhead power lines in 2nd, 5th wards, Back from the brink: How an Evanston resident survived COVID-19, Evanston officials lay out guidelines for City’s first reparations program, District 65 School Board and administrators move to dismiss federal lawsuit, The Evanston Gallery Scene reveals exciting new artists – learn the places and faces, Residents, landscapers sound off on leaf blower ordinance, Evanston small businesses navigate pandemic with adaptation, community support, ETHS hosts in-person affinity groups at Open House, I walked the length of the Greenleaf Street pilot program, Excited to be back at King Arts School, City of Evanston mandates mask in all businesses and indoor public spaces, Rottweiler’s owner pleads guilty, fined $150, A summer camp and a community for seniors create intergenerational bonds, Camp Kesem brings care and support to families with cancer, Evanston Animal Shelter volunteers work to find homes for 34 cats rescued in Dewey Avenue fire, Byline Bank teaches about local Black legacy, Thanks to Tuesday Night Trivia, Bob’s Pizza is ‘the hottest joint in Evanston’, Evanston City Council announces intent to appoint Kelley Gandurski as Interim City Manager, Vintage Garage moves to Evanston, bringing with it 75 sellers, Evanston artist sparks joy in children with her handmade crochet toys, Community members push for confidentiality commitment to be removed in separation agreement with City Manager, ‘Black Lives Matter Way’ Honorary Street Sign Recognition Ceremony set for Aug. 14, Art Encounter announces two new members to its Board of Directors, Guest Essay: CABG statement on Erika Storlie’s resignation and the independent investigation into sexual misconduct, City Council to consider separation agreement for city manager Erika Storlie, Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals at Canal Shores, ‘Woven Stories’ exhibition to begin Aug. 7, Cinnaholic opens their doors in Evanston, Reba Place Church murals reflect freedom and inclusivity, Evanston reparations applications open in September, Pilot street-sharing program does not fly with West End businesses, Retired Police Chief Demitrous Cook is honored, Organization leads tour of local ADUs, NaKorn Urban Thai has unique food and a big heart, Evanston Latino group gives needed support and guidance during pandemic, New plant business spreads aroma of success in former coffee location.