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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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The owners of Kombucha Brava talk next to their booth on Main Street.

Fall Fest draws residents to newly refurbished Main Street

October 20, 2024

Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club partnered with Main-Dempster Mile to host the Welcome Back to Main Street Fall Fest on Sunday, a celebration of Main Street that reintroduced the community to its local...

Evanston’s Zombie Scramble start box in Ladd Arboretum.

Zombies bring Halloween spirit back to Evanston during annual Zombie Scramble

October 20, 2024

Adam Eberhardt, the program coordinator at Robert Crown Community Center and “hype man” of the city’s annual Zombie Scramble, counted down from five and opened the gates at the Ladd Arboretum. Hoards...

 Interfaith Action of Evanston volunteers set up cots for an overnight shelter at Lake Street Church, one of the city’s faith organizations that allows its space to be used for sheltering unhoused people overnight during periodic winter months.

Interfaith Action looks to expand emergency overnight shelters to yearlong operation

October 17, 2024

Interfaith Action of Evanston provides emergency shelter for 30 homeless adults per night from October through May — but according to Executive Director Susan Murphy, that is still not enough. While...

Poet Perry Janes and director Sam Bailey discuss the influences and thematic strands apparent in Janes’ work and their experiences in navigating the film industry.

Poet Perry Janes discusses identity and influence in debut collection

October 16, 2024

Detroit writer and filmmaker Perry Janes visited Bookends & Beginnings on Monday to discuss his debut poetry collection “Find Me When You’re Ready: Poems,” which he published in September.  Sam...

Haven for Youth and Family Services’ Illinois Youth Investment Program expanded to Evanston in July.

Haven Youth and Family Services promotes mental health and wellness in Evanston area

October 16, 2024

Wilmette-based nonprofit Haven Youth and Family Services offers nearby areas a variety of services promoting mental health and wellness, such as clinical services, a crisis intervention housing program...

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