Over the past year, Evanston residents have raised concerns about Northwestern-owned houses in their neighborhoods that they claim have remained vacant for decades and deteriorated over time. The University owns at least seven houses in Evanston, including properties at 1915 Orrington Ave., 624...
Thursday’s annual Bright Horizons Garden Party looked a little different from previous years, but the event still brought community members together for an evening of gardening, nurturing and connecting. As smoke from wildfires burning in central and southern Canada filled the city’s air, the party maintained its spirit despite moving largely indoors. Bright Horizons’ Daycare Center Director Nakeia Wells said the event has been an Evanston staple throughout her six years tenure. Although the region’s air quality index surpassed 210 today, she never considered cancelling or rescheduling the Garden Party because she knew she could provide the same experience inside. “It was...
