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How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month in Evanston
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, people across the country will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing and promoting Latin American culture and the independence days of multiple Central and South American countries. Here in Evanston, there are plenty of educational and…
Cómo celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en Evanston
Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, personas de todo el país celebrarán el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, reconociendo y celebrando la cultura latinoamericana y las fechas de independencia de países de Centroamérica y Sudamérica. Aquí en Evanston, la Evanston Latino Coalition…
District 65 issues another $15.96 million in tax anticipation warrants
The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board unanimously approved a resolution Monday authorizing the district to issue up to $15.96 million in tax anticipation warrants, which are short-term loans borrowed against future property tax collections to help cover operating expenses.…
North Channel Community Rowing celebrates new double shell by christening it in honor of Delores A. Holmes
North Channel Community Rowing (NCCR) celebrated the addition of a new double shell to its fleet with the christening of the “Delores A. Holmes” on Sept. 12 at Dammrich Rowing Center in Skokie. The ceremony brought together middle school NCCR athletes, parents, community leaders…
Evanston Folk Fest: Rounding up two days of music on the lakefront
Two jam-packed days of folk music had attendees soaking in the chill atmosphere by the lake in Dawes Park. The third iteration of this now-annual music festival had everyone in a good mood, no matter the hot — and then rainy — weather. Here’s a roundup of the festival in…
Day two of the Evanston Folk Festival focused on songwriters
The old saying regarding Chicago weather echoed in my head as I prepared to hit the second day of the Evanston Folk Festival: “If you don’t like the weather in Chicago, just wait a minute.” The heat and sun on Saturday shifted to cool temperatures and drizzle on Sunday. There…
City to begin cart tagging to reduce recycling contamination starting Sept. 16
The City of Evanston is running its fourth annual cart-tagging program to reduce recycling contamination. Public Works staff will spend 15-30 seconds visually inspecting curbside recycling carts before collection, then leave a paper tag marked “Thank You!” (no issues) or “Oops!”…
EPD charges suspect in Relax Spa armed robbery investigation
On July 18, shortly after 1 a.m., one offender entered the business and received massage services before allowing two additional offenders inside through the secured front entrance, police said. Police said the offenders searched the business for money and valuables. During the…
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the historic Chicago Bears offense in week 1 and the tough Illini loss to Duke
September 14, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini home football loss to Duke and the record setting Chicago Bears offense in their Week 1 win. L...
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Published September 14This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it
Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.
Guest essay: Evanston needs to speed up its plan to slow down drivers
While I was standing on the sidewalk with neighbors watching the recent lunar eclipse, a car raced down our narrow one-way residential street. Barely slowing at the stop sign at Madison Street and Elmwood Avenue, it sped past us as it neared Ridge Avenue, easily clocking 45 mph.…
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Published September 14This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it
Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.