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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…
Caleb Williams Says Bears Offense Wants To Score On Every Drive
The Chicago Bears offense put on a show in their 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, which included a dominant rushing attack and standout performance from quarterback Caleb Williams.
Retired District 65 social worker Dan Coyne is running for school board
Dan Coyne, who served as a social worker in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 for 10 years, has started the process to run for District 65 school board, he confirmed to the RoundTable Thursday. In his 10 years with the district, Coyne said he worked at Dawes Elementary, Lincoln…
Guest essay: 1st Ward councilmember says struggling local businesses need help now
It’s time for me to share something important: Over the past weeks, multiple Evanston small business owners have reached out to me to say that they are near their breaking point. Our small, independent businesses are the backbone of Evanston’s local economy. They create the vibe…
Community members react as District 65 prepares to close more schools
Following the news Monday that Evanston/Skokie District 65 administrators will formally present plans next month to slash $20 million from the budget and close at least two more school buildings, community members expressed shock — but not necessarily surprise — at the news.…
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…
Class of 2030 is on the march
Led by the Northwestern Marching Band, the Class of 2030 took its symbolic first steps onto campus Wednesday in the annual March Through the Arch tradition. Students walked through the Weber Arch and on to Deering Meadow, where they heard speeches from Northwestern officials.…