News in Evanston
Group of parents continues to advocate for less iPad time in District 65, will push to ban generative AI
Parent group Screen Sense Evanston plans to continue its push against what it deems unnecessary classroom technology in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 this year. Last year, the group presented a petition to the district that garnered more than 1,000 signatures with asks…
Joan Brooks McLane, educator and artist, dies at 90
Joan Brooks McLane, an early childhood educator and artist, died unexpectedly on Aug. 17, a week before her 91st birthday. Born and raised in New York City, Joan attended Dalton, Putney School and Radcliffe College. She met Jock (John) McLane, who would become her husband and…
ETHS boys soccer: Own goal helps Trevs keep upper hand in rivalry
New Trier’s soccer team hasn’t needed much help lately regaining the upper handin the rivalry series with Evanston. But the Trevians were glad to accept an “own goal” in their favor Thursday nightin Northfield, accounting for half of the scoring in a 2-0 New Trier triumph…
Bent Park seen as choice spot if Avenue of the Righteous moves
Evanston’s Parks & Recreation Board’s Avenue of the Righteous subcommittee recommended moving the memorial to Bent Park, if necessary, at the board’s meeting held at the Ecology Center Thursday night. Charles Smith, president of Jens Jensen Gardens and a member of the city’s…
Equity Commission introduces request to participate in coalition of cities against racism and discrimination
While the city’s Equity and Empowerment Commission did not have a quorum Thursday night, members still discussed the Healthy Buildings Ordinance and a plan to join other cities in an antidiscrimination and antiracism plan. The city received a request from the United Nations…
EPD: Man arrested after approaching kids at Robert Crown Community Center
Evanston police are investigating a series of incidents involving an adult male who approached juveniles and returned to the Robert Crown Community Center after being told he was not permitted at the facility. On Sept. 5, officers responded to the community center regarding an…
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…
NU, football coach Braun agree to extension through 2031 season
Northwestern University and head football coach David Braun have agreed to a contract extension through the 2031 season, Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Mark Jackson announced on Thursday. In his fourth season leading the Wildcats, Braun has guided Northwestern to 20…
Evanston karate athletes clean up at national events
This summer was a busy one for several karate athletes who train at Fonseca Martial Arts‘ flagship dojo (a dedicated space for practicing martial arts) at 823½ Chicago Ave. along the Main-Dempster Mile. Fonseca offers classes and private lessons in karate, jiujitsu and…
The Traffic Guy 2.0 hears … news of bird watching by canoe, sewers and sidewalks in rehab, and a mother’s reminder that speed still kills
… that our sidewalks could be fixed nine years sooner — that is, in 17 years instead of 26 — if the City Council can come up with an additional $150,000 every year. “Still absurd, but far, far better,” Murphy Monroe, said of the shorter timeline. Monroe chairs the city’s ADA…
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…
Library board gets down to business, refills committees, advances 2027 budget
A partially reconstituted Evanston Public Library Board is back to square one, filling committee positions, setting its schedule and moving forward on its budget, which typically goes to the city in October. The former board saw a mass exodus of its senior leadership earlier this…