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Northlight Theatre takes visitors backstage at open house
The new Northlight Theatre in Evanston opened its doors to the public for a behind-the-scenes look Monday night at its 1012 Church St. location. Members of the Northlight team gave visitors guided backstage tours of the theater, which were offered every 15 minutes with small…
District 65 approves budget with $5.1 million deficit
At a marathon meeting Monday night, the Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board unanimously approved a budget for the 2027 fiscal year (school year 2026-2027) with a $5.1 million operating deficit. The approved budget is the exact same as the preliminary budget presented to the…
Dog days are over: Dog beach to close Dec. 1 after council rejects latest ramp contract
The Evanston Dog Beach will officially close Dec. 1 for the foreseeable future after a City Council committee turned down the latest proposal for an accessible entrance ramp to the beach. Councilmembers found the legal risks and moral issues with operating the inaccessible beach…
City Council will pick acting mayor at Oct. 19 special meeting
In one of his last acts before leaving the city government, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has called a special City Council meeting for Monday, Oct. 19 for the sole purpose of councilmembers appointing an acting mayor less than 24 hours after he resigns from office. The mayor…
Fall into a good book this season
Beach season has transitioned to crisp weather, so what better time to immerse yourself in a good book? We asked a few Evanstonians what they’re enjoying and also got the inside scoop from the team at Bookends & Beginnings on what’s trending. Jeremy Gilbert: I’m reading London…
Les Jacobson: Asides
Once you’re a parent, you’re never again completely carefree. I leave my dreams as I leave my friends, with regret. I took a personality test recently. Good news: It came back negative. Best diet of all: Be so busy and engaged you forget to eat. All things considered, I’d rather…
Making hay while the sun shines
Five-year-old Noah Schroeder gathers straw to stuff a scarecrow at the Harvest Festival at Eggleston Park. The weather was perfect; hundreds came to visit the food forest, demonstration garden and pumpkin patch at the park across from the Ecology Center. More than 50 took part in…
Evanston Fire Department to host annual open house on Oct. 3
The Evanston Fire Department will host its annual open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Fire Department Headquarters, 909 Lake St. This free, family-friendly event offers a behind-the-scenes look at fire and emergency services while providing fun, education and…
Prieto Center to host service dog awareness celebration on Sept. 30
The City of Evanston is hosting a service dog awareness celebration at Prieto Community Center, 430 Asbury Ave., on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The event will start at 4 p.m. and is free. Whether you are a local business owner, a curious pet lover or just want to be a more supportive…
Rob Miller discusses independent music industry at PYGMALION Day 4
PYGMALION welcomed Chicago-based independent music publisher Rob Miller to the Rose Bowl Tavern Sunday evening to do a Q&A panel on his book, “The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low,” for the final day of the festival. “The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low” was published last…
Robert Hall Stevens, 91, of Beach Park – Obituary
Robert Hall Stevens, 91, of Beach Park, Illinois, died Feb. 5, 2025. U.S. Air Force veteran and devoted family man. Memorial services private. Details at Racine County Eye. Robert Hall Stevens, 91, of Beach Park – Obituary was first posted on September 28, 2026 at 10:25 am. ©2024…
ETHS and EPD partner to host inaugural Homecoming Hustle 5K
Evanston Township High School hosted its first Homecoming Hustle 5K walk/run Sunday morning at Lazier Field. Presented in partnership with the Evanston Police Department, the inaugural event capped a week of vibrant homecoming activities. The Homecoming Hustle was open to…