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WEBThe Fifth Ward of Evanston, the historic heart of the Black community in the west-central part of the City dating to the days of redlining, has not…. 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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WEBOn Thursday, the City of Evanston plans to open applications for its new Bicycle Access Voucher Pilot program, with funds to be distributed in October, city Transportation and Mobility Coordinator Sarah FioRito told the RoundTable. Those who win vouchers will receive either $750 to buy a standard bike or up to $4,000 to buy an adaptive bike or ...
Evanston Community Foundation Announces Building the Future …
WEBDec 4, 2019 · Six organizations recently completed a new two-year program, Building the Future, offered by Evanston Community Foundation (ECF). Designed to grow nonprofit capacity to raise individual gifts, Building the Future matched $135,000 in 60 gifts and provided both training and coaching to each organization to sustain these efforts.
District 65 101: What you need to know as school starts
WEBby Duncan Agnew August 15th, 2024. Editor’s note: The RoundTable published an ETHS 101 last week on everything students, parents and families in high school need to know. Summer is coming to a close next week for Evanston/Skokie District 65 students, who will enter their new classrooms for the 2024-2025 academic year bright and early next ...
At This Time: New school year - Evanston RoundTable
WEBAug 12, 2024 · This year will be the centennial year of the school building at 1600 Dodge Ave. It’s the nation’s largest under one roof, said Campbell. “We are going to have a bunch of parties.” (Photo by Richard Cahan.) Thirteen community members gather on the sidewalk outside of Evanston Township High School to pray for the new school year.
Police encourage community help after 3 Evanston shootings last …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · On Wednesday, following three shootings in two days that stunned Evanston last week, Police Department leaders and other city officials provided updates and answered questions at a community forum hosted by City Council Member Krissie Harris (2nd Ward). Cmdr. Ryan Glew provided the bulk of the information to around 60 people …
Evanston’s homeless depend on drop-in centers, but it’s not enough
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Sue’s is the nickname for the Hospitality Center run by Interfaith Action, a “collection of faith communities” that support people struggling with homelessness and food insecurity. “Sue runs it, so we call it Sue’s,” Thomas said. Susan “Sue” Murphy Berube, 74, is the executive director of Interfaith Action, having worked there ...
ETHS 101: Everything you need to know for the new school year
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Editor’s note: The RoundTable will also publish a District 65 101 next week on everything students, parents and families in elementary and middle school need to know before the first day on Thursday, Aug. 22. Evanston Township High School welcomes students back for the first day of school this coming Monday, Aug. 12. The day features …
Latest news from Evanston: Your Friday daily digest
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Good Friday morning, Evanston. Above, Elana Ernstoff keeps an eye on her daughter Nessa, soon to turn 2, atop a climbing rock at Eggleston Park on Thursday. (At This Time photo by Richard Cahan.) At a Wednesday public safety forum, Evanston police and city officials said they are working hard to prevent gun violence after three shootings …
City to host Envision Evanston 2045 focus groups on Aug. 22-23
WEBAug 13, 2024 · August 22. August 23. For more information about the Envision Evanston 2045 process, visit the Envision Evanston 2045 website. For questions or suggestions, email [email protected]. As the next engagement opportunity in our Envision Evanston 2045 process, Mitchell Silver will be leading multiple community …