News in Evanston
Walgreens offering free flu shots at Evanston Public Library on Oct. 3
On Saturday, Oct. 3, Walgreens pharmacists are administering free flu shots, with most insurance, at the Evanston Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the main library, located at 1703 Orrington Ave. Registration is required; call (847) 448-8630 to…
‘Bike the Ridge’ returns for a day of car-free cycling fun on Sept. 27
Community members of all ages are invited to join in on Sunday, Sept. 27, for the return of the city’s beloved annual event, “Bike the Ridge,” featuring cycling, community and fun. Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Ridge Avenue will become a car-free zone, closed to vehicular traffic,…
41st North Shore Century ride goes on despite ‘worst weather we’ve ever had’
The locally famous annual North Shore Century ride, sponsored by the Evanston Bike Club, is a rain or shine event. Regardless of the skies, the club starts setting up at 5 a.m. and is ready to check in cyclists starting at 6 a.m. on ride day. Sunday was the 41st North Shore…
Help build the new Clyde-Brummel Park playground at end of October
A new community-designed playground is coming to Clyde-Brummel Park, at the intersection of Clyde and Brummel — and the City of Evanston needs your help bringing it to life. Join the city, KABOOM! and The Purpose & Calling Foundation for prep work on Oct. 27-28, and Build Day…
Homemade beignet pop-up Saturday at the Aux invites nostalgia, honors legacy
Beloved bakery will make a pop-up appearance at Aux’s Laundry Cafe from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, celebrating National Beignet Day with beignets made live featuring five different filling flavors. “The things that I put out there, it’s stuff that I personally love,”…
Northwestern, Downtown Evanston host Fountain Square concert for incoming class
Hundreds of incoming Northwestern students filled Fountain Square Wednesday for “At Home in Evanston/Downtown Summer Sounds,” featuring global jam band Funkadesi, tabling from local nonprofits and food for purchase from an assortment of food trucks. The evening included welcome…
Free Jammin’ Jean concert set for Friday night at James Park
Enjoy an evening at James Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, with a free Jamming Jean concert featuring Soul 2 The Bone. With a repertoire spanning more than seven genres, Soul 2 The Bone brings a vibrant mix of Motown, R&B, pop, light rock, neo-soul, jazz and more. Their…
Gichigamiin Museum to reopen after summer renovations
After closing on July 20 for renovations, the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum at 3001 Central St. is preparing to reopen next month, with four completely new exhibits. The new exhibits will be open Oct. 1. The museum will host Indigenous Chicago, created by Newberry Library…
Evanston Public Library to host ‘Financially Empowered’ series beginning Sept. 23
Session 1: Life Insurance: More than a Death BenefitWednesday, Sept. 23, 6-7:30 p.m. Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main Street The Evanston Public Library, in collaboration with New York Life, is hosting a series of programs focused on financial wellness. The first session,…
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…
Evanston mom training to push daughter in Chicago Marathon
About three years ago, Megan Lassman was in the airport when she looked up and saw a billboard for Team Hoyt, the father and son who participated in more than 1,000 endurance events, with dad Dick Hoyt pushing his son Rick, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy shortly after…