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Lucas, the Evanston Fire Department’s automatic CPR machine, seemingly takes a break atop a mannequin at the department’s open house. The machine delivers chest compressions using a suction-cup piston. “It supplements us doing CPR,” said firefighter/paramedic Jack Anderson. “You…
Music Institute presents ‘Earth to Kenzie’ on Oct. 24, a free family event at Nichols
Through its 2026–27 partnership with Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Music Institute of Chicago presents “Earth to Kenzie” through Lyric’s Opera in the Neighborhoods program. The free family event will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave.…
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Published October 03'Wait Wait' for October 3, 2026: With Not My Job guest David Byrne
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest David Byrne and panelists Rob Anderson, Alonzo Bodden, and Rachel Coster
Ivy Tech Valparaiso to Host Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair Oct. 5
Community event will connect students, employees and community members with mental health resources, wellness activities and support VALPARAISO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus will host its Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair on Monday, Oct. 5, bringing…
Ready to ride: Oakton Elementary hosts its first ‘bike bus’ event
Dozens of children and parents met at the corner of Madison Street and Elmwood Avenue Friday morning for Oakton Elementary School’s first “bike bus” event, part of Evanston/Skokie District 65’s Walk, Bike and Roll initiative. A “bike bus” is an organized group ride where people…
NAACP Evanston Youth Council hosts youth-led voting rights event on Oct. 2
The community is invited to join a youth-led presentation from members of the NAACP Evanston Youth Council, held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St. Explore the history of Black voting rights and the fight for access. Learn how to…
Calling young artists: Evanston recycling truck design competition returns
The City of Evanston is kicking off the fifth year of its recycling truck design competition, and this year the contest is getting a regional upgrade. The city is partnering with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) to tie the competition into “Feed the Cart,”…
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…
‘If you have a bike, get on Ridge today’
Not a car was in sight as bikers, skateboarders, runners and walkers took over Ridge Avenue Sunday morning and early afternoon from Howard Street north to Church Street. Hundreds gathered for the 18th annual Bike the Ridge event. Rider Tadeo Carrillo was riding south on his way…
Squeezebox Books & Music to host free birthday bash for longtime Evanston author, filmmaker
Forty-three years ago, Paul McComas moved from Milwaukee to Evanston to pursue a master’s degree in film at Northwestern. Evanston has been home base for the multimedia artist ever since. As McComas turns 65, Tim Peterson’s Squeezebox Books & Music will host a free multimedia…