News in Evanston
Evanston paralegal fired for funneling tens of thousands out of city funds through false liability claims
A City of Evanston paralegal was fired in March for funneling public funds out to personal connections by approving false liability claims with little oversight, a RoundTable investigation has found. Based on records released by the city, the RoundTable identified two false…
ETHS flag football: Wildkits put up two wins amid injuries
Carlton Rosemond didn’t sign on as Evanston’s head flag football coach just to try to help his talented daughters, KyNia Hunt and Brielle Rosemond, earn a state championship before they graduate this year. Rosemond wants to build a program. And the Wildkits showed Saturday…
Northwestern beats Colorado in lakefront final bow
The Wildcats handily beat the Colorado Buffaloes 41-7 in Northwestern’s final football game Saturday night along the shores of Lake Michigan. The team played parts of its 2024, 2025 and 2026 seasons in the temporary stadium formally known as Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin…
Soul & Smoke’s art-filled interior offers own nourishment
The new full-service Soul & Smoke restaurant opened in the Fifth Ward in early September, and a full First Look at the food and drinks is coming soon. But I was so wowed by the interior’s vibrant artwork that it deserves its own review. This transformation of Soul & Smoke from…
Health department warns of increased Asian tiger mosquito activity
Evanston Health and Human Services and the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) continue to see increased biting mosquito reports, largely driven by the invasive Asian tiger mosquito. Unlike other local mosquitoes, this species breeds in small containers around homes —…
ETHS football: Late score lifts Highland Park over Wildkits
Maybe because it’s been so long since Evanston and Highland Park met on the football field — since 2014, to be exact — that Giants’ fans aren’t exactly aware of current events. At least a half dozen times Friday night the home student section bizarrely chanted “Overrated!…
How Shorefront Legacy Center saves Black history from a church basement in Evanston
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.
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Published September 19How Shorefront Legacy Center saves Black history from a church basement in Evanston
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.
WVIA Public Media
Published September 19How Shorefront Legacy Center preserves Black history from a church basement in Evanston
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.
National Weather Service issues Flood Watch through Saturday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from late Friday night through Saturday morning for portions of northern Illinois, including Evanston. What to expect A Flood Watch means flash flooding is possible, but not certain. Residents should monitor weather conditions…
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,”…
City confirms presence of Legionella bacteria in Hilton Garden Inn hot tub water system
The City of Evanston’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department announced late Friday that laboratory testing showed Legionella bacteria present in the water system associated with the hot tub at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave. According to the city’s statement, the…