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WEBSeven years ago an explosion in Evanston’s southwest Ninth Ward rocked the homes of some nearby residents. Highly flammable and combustible materials were densely packed behind the…. The Evanston RoundTable is the leading source of news on government, schools, the arts, culture and social justice in Evanston, Illinois.
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WEBAbout us. The Evanston RoundTable’s mission is to serve as the community’s leading source of news about local government, schools, civic and artistic activities, and other important issues facing our city. We seek to foster civic engagement and empower people to address complex issues facing our diverse community, promoting a better ...
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WEBOn Aug. 23, the second day of school, the students of Dawes Elementary School gathered outside for a special flag raising ceremony. The Mayor’s Flag Redesign Contest Last year, one of their fellow students, Bernie Allen-Harrah, then in first grade, submitted a design as part of a contest sponsored by Mayor Daniel Biss to design a new City of Evanston flag.
How Evanston faith communities are embracing reparations
WEBOct 31, 2021 · by Debbie-Marie Brown October 31st, 2021. Evanston’s interfaith community was among the first groups in the city to speak out in favor of reparations and to offer tangible support. With the city’s program now getting underway, five Evanston churches convened a three-part conference series during the fall with the aim of reinforcing why ...
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WEBSep 11, 2023 · Peggy Eberly Belser, 94, longtime community guest coordinator at Reba Place Fellowship. by Submitted by the family August 23rd, 2024. Peggy Belser died peacefully at her home in The Clearing household at Reba Place Fellowship in Evanston, Illinois, on Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was one month short of her […]
Report Examines the City of Evanston's Practices That Impacted …
WEBOct 12, 2020 · Mr. Cummings said that a 76-page report presented to the Subcommittee on Sept. 25 provides the basis for making reparations. The report titled “Evanston Policies and Practices Directly Affecting the African American Community, 1900 – 1960 (and Present)” (the Report) was prepared by Dino Robinson, Executive Director of Shorefront Legacy Center, and Jenny Thompson, Director of Education of ...
Author Archives: Mary Gavin - Evanston RoundTable
WEBMary Gavin. Mary Gavin is the founder of the Evanston RoundTable. After 23 years as its publisher and manager, she helped transition the RoundTable to nonprofit status in 2021. She continues to write, edit, mentor and serve on the Advisory Committee.
City News - Evanston RoundTable
WEBLatest News. Art Encounter resumes annual fall walking tours of Evanston murals September 12th, 2024; City invites residents to join Evanston Green Homes pilot program September 12th, 2024; Ridgeville Park District hosts family gardening event on Sept. 14 September 12th, 2024; St. Mark’s Episcopal set to launch third year of free fall concerts September 12th, 2024
Food and Dining - Evanston RoundTable
WEBWhat’s new: Great Harvest Bread Co. 2126 Central St., 847-866-8609 As of June 12, Evanston native Katy Walker Weber is the new owner of this beloved northwest Evanston bakery and sandwich shop. After nearly three decades as an …
With lateral recruitment and referral bonuses, Evanston taking …
WEBFeb 9, 2022 · The recruitment effort targets officers in other communities who have already been through basic training and have some experience. The process would then shorten the time new officers would need to become full-time officers in Evanston and also eliminate the need to send them to a 14-to-16-week basic training school, Eddington said.