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Evanston Folk Fest: Rounding up two days of music on the lakefront
Two jam-packed days of folk music had attendees soaking in the chill atmosphere by the lake in Dawes Park. The third iteration of this now-annual music festival had everyone in a good mood, no matter the hot — and then rainy — weather. Here’s a roundup of the festival in…
Day two of the Evanston Folk Festival focused on songwriters
The old saying regarding Chicago weather echoed in my head as I prepared to hit the second day of the Evanston Folk Festival: “If you don’t like the weather in Chicago, just wait a minute.” The heat and sun on Saturday shifted to cool temperatures and drizzle on Sunday. There…
City to begin cart tagging to reduce recycling contamination starting Sept. 16
The City of Evanston is running its fourth annual cart-tagging program to reduce recycling contamination. Public Works staff will spend 15-30 seconds visually inspecting curbside recycling carts before collection, then leave a paper tag marked “Thank You!” (no issues) or “Oops!”…
EPD charges suspect in Relax Spa armed robbery investigation
On July 18, shortly after 1 a.m., one offender entered the business and received massage services before allowing two additional offenders inside through the secured front entrance, police said. Police said the offenders searched the business for money and valuables. During the…
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the historic Chicago Bears offense in week 1 and the tough Illini loss to Duke
September 14, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini home football loss to Duke and the record setting Chicago Bears offense in their Week 1 win. L...
GPB News
Published September 14This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it
Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.
Guest essay: Evanston needs to speed up its plan to slow down drivers
While I was standing on the sidewalk with neighbors watching the recent lunar eclipse, a car raced down our narrow one-way residential street. Barely slowing at the stop sign at Madison Street and Elmwood Avenue, it sped past us as it neared Ridge Avenue, easily clocking 45 mph.…
WVIA Public Media
Published September 14This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it
Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.
This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it
Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.
Community members unite for summer send-off at Evanston en Blanc
Draped in crisp white linen, long communal tables in Fountain Square heralded the return of Evanston en Blanc on Saturday. Hosted by Black Women of Evanston, the annual September event welcomes all community members to bid farewell to summer in style. Now in its fourth year,…
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…
Council to decide on early retirement programs for city staff
Evanston’s City Council will meet at 5:45 p.m. Monday in the Council Chambers at Morton City Hall, 909 Davis St., with a packaged agenda that includes voting on whether to pursue two staff reduction programs as part of handling next year’s daunting budget deficit. City Manager…